UNAVAILABLE · Richmond , VA, US ·
Field engineer installs, tests, and maintains protective relaying and metering systems for electrical transmission and distribution, using tools like Doble and Fluke meters and adhering to ANSI and OSHA standards.
Responsible for the installation, programming, testing, and maintenance of protective relaying and metering systems used in transmission and distribution operations. This role ensures the reliability and safety of electrical systems by performing diagnostic evaluations, interpreting schematics, and coordinating repairs.
Programs, installs and maintains protective relaying and metering. Performs electrical tests and repairs concerned with maintenance and performance evaluation of in-service relays to prevent and remedy abnormal behavior or failure of transmission and distribution equipment. Analyzes test results and interprets electrical diagrams to locate defective equipment.
Essential responsibilities and activities include but are not limited to:
Proficiently uses hand, power tools, meters and other test equipment in energized electrical rooms, vaults, and substations to install, maintain, repair and program protective relays and associated wiring and equipment
Applies, reads, understands, reviews and corrects schematic, wiring diagram blueprints and substation drawings and inspections
Programs and operates various test equipment and exercises all safe work practices as outlined in the company safety handbook
Commissions new relay and metering installations
Coordinates testing, troubleshooting and repairs of relaying and other equipment with other department personnel
Performs maintenance on and testing of relays and associated equipment such as standby generators and display meters
Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces components involved in questionable operations and failures
Participates in emergency call outs
Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% - 50% of the time
Strong MS Excel, Word, Power DB, and Smartsheet experience is a plus
Applicants selected must have minimum 4+ years of relevant electrical experience OR associate’s degree and 2+ years of relevant electrical experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of relevant electrical experience
Expectations of Expertise & Knowledge:
Desired / Advantageous Qualifications:
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
A competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave
Abilities:
Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.