Test Engineer/ Technician

Grid Careers; United States; On-site; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Grid Careers is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer or Technician to support testing, maintenance, troubleshooting and commissioning at substations and power plants across Georgia. This is a hands-on field role with travel within Georgia and surrounding states.

Required are hands-on testing experience, protective-relay knowledge, and the ability to read electrical diagrams. A degree in engineering or related field is preferred and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Hands-on experience testing or commissioning high-voltage substations or power plants.
• Experience with protective relays and protection-and-control systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Test, maintain and commission electromechanical and microprocessor protective relays.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting on substation and power-plant electrical systems.
• Test transformers, breakers, switchgear, batteries and AC/DC control circuits.
• Perform primary and secondary injection testing using Omicron, Doble or Megger equipment.
• Document test results and communicate findings to customers and project leadership.
• Safely coordinate field activities without interrupting critical utility operations.

Skills

High-voltage testing

Protective relays

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Field testing

Travel-ready

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Omicron

Doble

Megger

Job description

Electrical Substation / Power Plant Test Engineer or Technician

Location: Georgia, (Or Surrounding States)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Travel: Projects throughout Georgia

Compensation: Approximately $75-$90 per hour, depending on experience

Additional Compensation: Overtime and approximately $151 per day in per diem when traveling

Grid Careers is recruiting an experienced Electrical Test Engineer or Technician for a Georgia-based electrical testing and commissioning company. This person will support testing, maintenance, troubleshooting and commissioning projects at high-voltage substations and power plants throughout Georgia.

This is a hands-on field position for someone with experience testing protective relays, control systems and high-voltage electrical equipment. Candidates may live anywhere in Georgia, Alabama or South Carolina if they are comfortable traveling to project sites throughout Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Test, maintain and commission electromechanical and microprocessor protective relays
• Perform testing and troubleshooting on substation and power-plant electrical systems
• Test transformers, breakers, switchgear, batteries and AC/DC control circuits
• Perform primary and secondary injection testing using equipment such as Omicron, Doble, Megger or similar systems
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, DC control drawings and wiring diagrams
• Troubleshoot relay schemes, wiring problems and equipment failures
• Assist with power-line-carrier equipment, including RFL, PowerComm, Pulsar or Trench systems
• Develop or follow test procedures, commissioning plans and switching procedures
• Document test results and communicate findings to customers and project leadership
• Safely coordinate field activities without interrupting critical utility or power-plant operations
• Travel between project sites throughout Georgia

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or higher
• Hands-on experience testing or commissioning high-voltage substations, power plants or utility electrical systems
• Experience with protective relays and protection-and-control systems
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience using relay or electrical test equipment such as Omicron, Doble or Megger
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a field team
• Willingness to travel throughout Georgia
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Experience

• Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology degree
• Senior-level or lead field-testing experience
• Electromechanical and microprocessor relay testing
• SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens or Basler protective relays
• Power-line-carrier testing and troubleshooting
• Substation commissioning, switching, LOTO and energized-facility experience