Relay Testing Specialist

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Employee Ownership Program

401K with matching

Job summary

A leading energy consulting firm is seeking a Relay Testing Specialist to provide expertise in onsite and remote testing of protection and control equipment. This role will involve working with specialized engineers and includes responsibilities like creating test plans, troubleshooting and conducting witness testing on various devices. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least three years of relevant experience in relay testing. This position allows for remote work with 50% domestic travel required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in relay testing and onsite work.
• Familiar with protection and control drawings including single lines, three lines, and wiring diagrams.
• Valid driver's license with ability to drive and travel across the US.
• Extensive experience with Omicron and Doble test sets and softwares.
• Authorized to work in the US for at least two years.

Responsibilities

• Support remote or onsite testing activities throughout the US with a focus in Texas.
• Create test plans, perform onsite testing, and generate testing reports.
• Perform onsite or remote witness testing and troubleshooting of various devices.
• Program SEL RTACs for substation RTU applications using internal templates and guidelines and attend remote and onsite testing.
• Perform site visits to collect data of the equipment for protection and arc flash studies.

Skills

Relay testing

Troubleshooting

Fieldwork

Omicron testing

Doble testing

Safety practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Omicron test sets

Doble test sets

RTS software

SEL RTAC programming

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future! The Relay Testing Specialist will provide expertise in onsite and remote testing of protection and control equipment for a wide variety of projects including substations, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), large scale renewables including storage, solar and wind projects, distribution recloser controllers as well as SCADA RTUs. This role will work with the leaders of our P&C Team and a group of specialized protection and control engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support remote or onsite testing activities throughout the US with a focus in Texas
• Use Doble or Omicron test sets and software to create test plans, perform onsite testing, and create testing reports for relays, meters, I/O modules, as well as SEL RTACs
• Perform onsite or remote witness testing and troubleshooting of various devices including SEL-751, SEL-351S, SEL-651R, SEL-487E, SEL-487B, SEL-487V, SEL-411L, SEL-311L, SEL-421, SEL-2411, SEL-2440, SEL-2730M, GE L90, S-PRO 4000, and other typical relays throughout transmission and distribution systems after being trained.
• Program SEL RTACs for substation RTU applications using internal templates and guidelines and attend remote and onsite testing
• Perform site visits to collect data of the equipment including relays, switchgears, breakers, reclosers, transformers, etc. to be used for protection and arc flash studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or post-secondary diploma in related field
• 3+ years' experience in relay testing and onsite work.
• Familiar with protection and control drawings including single lines, three lines, DC schematics, panel drawings, wiring diagrams, and bill of material.
• Previous experience in troubleshooting settings in the field
• Extensive experience with Omicron and Doble test sets and softwares to test relays meters, I/O modules, and SCADA RTUs
• Experienced in creating test plans and test procedures
• Familiarity with relay settings preparation and SEL RTAC programing is a plus.
• Experience with RTS software is a plus
• Experienced in conducting safe work onsite being OSHA and NETA certified
• Ability to carry 50lbs for 100ft.
• Ability to work near energized electrical equipment which may also involve extremely tall structures such as distribution poles.
• Capable of testing in areas with limited access.
• Valid driver's license with ability to drive and travel across the US
• Authorized to work in the US for at least two years.

Lead the Change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How We Support You

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

Location

This position is remote based in the US with travel required.

Travel

50% domestic travel.

Equal Opportunity/EEO

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster

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