Substation Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technician

Advanced Electric Systems; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Electric Systems (AES) is seeking Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technicians in the Las Vegas, NV area to perform field testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning of critical electrical equipment on nationwide projects.

You will interpret schematics, relay logic, and protection settings, leading or supporting field crews during energization and outage-based commissioning while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years electrical testing or commissioning experience.
• Willingness to travel for project assignments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with protective relay testing.
• Class A CDL or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience with substation equipment testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning of electrical equipment
• Interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, protection logic, and relay settings
• Execute relay testing and protection scheme verification during outage-based commissioning projects
• Lead or support field crews during testing, commissioning, and energization activities
• Provide technical leadership on startup and capital upgrade projects when applicable
• Document and report test results per project specifications
• Coordinate with utility clients, EPCs, and project management teams

Skills

Electrical testing experience

Schematics reading

Relay testing familiarity

Travel readiness

CDL Class A or willingness

Tools

Doble

Omicron

Manta

Vanguard

Job description

Advanced Electric Systems (AES) is seeking Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technicians in the Las Vegas, NV area to perform field testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning of critical electrical equipment on nationwide projects.

You will interpret schematics, relay logic, and protection settings, leading or supporting field crews during energization and outage-based commissioning while traveling as needed.