Senior Field Electrical Engineer

Shermco Industries; Alabama; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Industries, located in Alabama, is looking for a Senior Field Electrical Engineer to drive to customer jobsites, conduct NETA testing, and commission electrical systems. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and strong troubleshooting skills, with an emphasis on working in the field at commercial sites. The company offers a salary range of $100,000 to $150,000 annually. Join a team that values safety and client service in electrical testing services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a top ABET-accredited school, with focus on Power Systems.
• FE or EIT certification desirable.
• Comfortable working near high-voltage transmission lines.
• Independent, accurate, and able to make strong decisions.
• Strong computer skills and clear communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct NETA testing and commission electrical systems.
• Drive to customer jobsites across the state.
• Review and understand wiring diagrams.
• Create test plans for relaying projects.
• Perform functional tests on protective relays.

Skills

NETA testing

Commissioning electrical systems

Troubleshooting electrical issues

Strong computer skills

SCADA knowledge

Clear communication in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Field Electrical Engineer

Location: US-AL-Cullman

Position Type: Full-Time

About Shermco

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. With additional services such as the Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, Shermco is equipped to handle all things electrical. All done with an emphasis on safety and client service.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Field Electrical Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in NETA testing, commissioning, and working in data center environments. As a Field Electrical Engineer, you will conduct NETA testing, commission electrical systems, and ensure proper functioning of equipment in data centers. You will work closely with clients to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues, and provide recommendations for improvements.

• Drive to customer jobsites in a company-provided vehicle across the state, including remote locations.
• Review, interpret and understand wiring diagrams and relaying schematics to fully understand project scope.
• Fully understand customer needs and requirements.
• Determine an isolation plan to take protective schemes out of service prior to work beginning.
• Develop a test plan to implement relaying projects using customer-provided prints and documentation.
• Apply settings and perform functional tests on microprocessor protective relays and associated circuitry using test equipment.
• Ensure that received and installed electrical equipment meets project specifications.
• Develop livening procedures for putting new equipment into service.
• Perform end-to-end relay testing to verify carrier and fiber systems.
• Perform primary current injection testing to prove secondary current connections as designed.
• May perform simple power system studies including short circuit, arc-flash, and protective device coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a top ABET-accredited school, with a focus on Power Systems; internship in a related industry a plus.
• FE or EIT certification desirable.
• Comfortable safely working near high-voltage transmission lines.
• Independent, accurate, and able to make strong decisions.
• Willingness to be hands-on and work in the field at industrial and commercial sites (this is not an office job).
• Smart, quick learner, adaptive, judgmentable, dependable.
• Strong computer skills.
• SCADA knowledge a plus.
• Clear communication in English (verbal and written) with customers and coworkers.
• Good background check and commitment to remain drug-free.
• Physically able to climb ladders, lift and carry up to 50 lbs, stand and walk for long periods (with or without reasonable accommodation).

Equal Opportunity Employer

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug‑free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 / Yr.