Senior Electrical Relay & Metering Field Engineer

U.S. Electrical Testing; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k

Job summary

U.S. Electrical Testing seeks a skilled technician to install, program, test, and maintain protective relaying and metering systems in transmission and distribution environments. You will evaluate relay performance, interpret schematics, and coordinate repairs to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Responsibilities include field testing in substations, using varied test equipment, and producing detailed reports per industry standards. Travel up to 50% may be required; a valid U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience in protective relaying and metering testing.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NEC, OSHA standards preferred.
• NETA/NICET certification preferred or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Program, install, test, and maintain protective relaying and metering systems.
• Perform electrical tests and repairs to evaluate relay performance.
• Use test equipment safely in energized rooms, vaults, and substations.
• Interpret schematics and wiring diagrams to locate defective equipment.
• Coordinate testing and repairs with other departments and engineers.
• Maintain detailed test reports and documentation for compliance.

Skills

Electrical testing

Relay testing

Schematics interpretation

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Doble

Omicron

Megger

Fluke meters

Job description

U.S. Electrical Testing seeks a skilled technician to install, program, test, and maintain protective relaying and metering systems in transmission and distribution environments. You will evaluate relay performance, interpret schematics, and coordinate repairs to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Responsibilities include field testing in substations, using varied test equipment, and producing detailed reports per industry standards. Travel up to 50% may be required; a valid U.S.