Sr. Field Engineer

Doble Engineering; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 156,936 - 179,530; Full time

Job summary

Doble Engineering Company is seeking a Senior Field Engineer in Marlborough, MA. You will manage and perform field-testing projects in the electric power industry, including utilities and generation plants. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and have extensive experience in field testing of electrical apparatus.

This position requires strong technical skills, including the ability to analyze electrical test data and produce detailed reports. Moreover, flexibility for weekend or overtime work, as well as travel, is necessary due to project demands.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in substation, power plants, or industrial power systems.
• Experience performing field testing with electrical apparatus.
• Experience with Partial Discharge measurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform field-testing projects in the electric power industry.
• Coordinate field-testing projects and resources.
• Provide training on theory and testing to other Field Engineers.

Skills

Field testing experience

Electrical data analysis

Test equipment operation and troubleshooting

Power systems knowledge

Education

Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical, Electronics or Power Engineering

Tools

Testing equipment for electrical apparatus

Job description

Doble Engineering Company seeks Senior Field Engineer in Marlborough, MA – Manage and perform field-testing projects in the electric power industry including utilities, generation plants, and industrial sites. Coordinate field-testing projects, including scheduling of personnel, equipment and client communication. Coordinate project resources for field testing apparatus such as MV/HV cables, generators, motors, isophase buses, transformers, circuit breakers, and accessories. Perform PD Site Acceptance testing on MV/HV cables, transformers, generators, and motors. Perform online and offline PD identification and localization on MV/HV cables, transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, switchyards, and bus systems. Perform electrical field-testing of HV assets at customer locations including, but not limited to, utility companies, generation plants, and industrial sites. Perform EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) testing on motors, generators, isophase buses. Perform routine and special electrical testing of power transformers, voltage regulators, generators, and circuit breakers from different manufacturers (ABB, Siemens, Waukesha, SMIT, and others). Perform electrical data analysis for Condition Assessment projects and write technical reports. Perform QA review of reports generated by Field Engineers. Make recommendations to customers regarding testing and maintenance/corrective actions based on data and background information. Review and approve recommendations on technical reports from other engineers. Assess equipment condition to avoid failure or determine need for repairs. Support with project scope, planning and equipment inventory to meet requirements. Assist Sales Department with scope definition for project proposals. Provide training on theory and testing to other Field Engineers as needed. Participate (write technical papers and make oral presentations) at conferences, seminars, and other related events in support of department objectives.

Required:

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical, Electronics or Power Engineering plus 3 years of experience in the job offered or related engineering position.

Must have:

• 3 years of experience working in substation, power plants, nuclear facilities, or industrial power systems.
• 3 years of experience operating and trouble-shooting test equipment used for electrical apparatus tests.
• 3 years of field testing experience with transformers (including bushings, arrestors and CTs), generators, motors, and circuit breakers, particularly performing Power Factor and Capacitance, SFRA, and EMI.
• 3 years of experience evaluating electrical test data from power apparatus for detailed apparatus condition assessment.
• 3 years of experience producing customer reports covering testing methodology and data analysis.
• Experience with Partial Discharge measurement.

Weekend and/or overtime required for emergencies to handle immediate diagnostics and to complete testing due to outages and other ongoing issues. National and international travel required up to 50% of the time. Salary range $156,936 - $179,530.31 per year. Submit application online at https://www.doble.com/ requisition number SRFIE003727. Doble Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.