Substation Test Technician – Power & Relay Testing

Eversource; Madison (CT); On-site; USD 123,984,000 - 127,772,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Test Technician to support test services for substation equipment. The role progresses through four steps to advance to Test Specialist, with duties under supervision and opportunities to contribute to testing and maintenance activities.

The candidate should hold an engineering degree (or equivalent) and a valid driver's license, and be willing to participate in on-call assignments as required by the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology or an associate's degree in electrical engineering/technology or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle license and ability to stand on call assignments.
• Desirable knowledge of transmission protection devices and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform power factor and breaker timing tests.
• Analyze and interpret test results and present findings.
• Perform basic relay testing.
• Perform technical calculations for test applications.
• Perform cable proof tests.
• Perform cable locating and fault locating services.
• Assist with installation and testing of mobile transformers.
• Locate sources of radio and television interference.
• Perform prescribed tests on underground network protectors.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and test electrical devices such as recloser controls and voltage regulators.
• Adjust and repair substation recording and indicating meters.
• Assist with substation modifications and power quality investigations.
• Under supervision, provide test services for operation and maintenance of substation equipment.

Skills

Electrical testing

Relay testing

Power factor testing

Test equipment use

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology

Associate's degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology

Job description

Eversource Energy is seeking a Test Technician to support test services for substation equipment. The role progresses through four steps to advance to Test Specialist, with duties under supervision and opportunities to contribute to testing and maintenance activities.

The candidate should hold an engineering degree (or equivalent) and a valid driver's license, and be willing to participate in on-call assignments as required by the job.