Relay Testing Specialist Staff III

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Generous PTO and paid holidays

MyShare Employee Ownership Program

401K with up to 4% match

Job summary

A leading energy consulting firm is seeking a Relay Testing Specialist in Austin, Texas, to perform onsite and remote testing of relays and control equipment for various renewable energy and substation projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, over 3 years of relay testing experience, and familiarity with Omicron and Doble test sets. Strong skills in troubleshooting and safety are essential. This role includes competitive health benefits and opportunities to drive innovation in energy management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in relay testing and onsite work.
• Familiar with single lines, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials.
• Ability to carry 50lbs for 100ft.

Responsibilities

• Attend remote or onsite testing activities across the USA.
• Create test plans and perform onsite testing using Doble or Omicron test sets.
• Collect data on relays and other equipment for protection studies.

Skills

Relay testing expertise

Understanding of protection and control drawings

Experience with Omicron and Doble test sets

Ability to troubleshoot settings

OSHA and NETA certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree or post-secondary diploma

Tools

Doble test sets

Omicron test sets

RTS software

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 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

Howyou can make an impact:

• Attend remote or onsite testing activities throughout USA especially Texas
• Use Doble or Omicron test sets and softwares 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

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• 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.
• Ability to drive across USA and hold a valid driver license
• Authorized to work in USA 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 foryou
• 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 will be onsite US

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (50% or less)

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