Senior P&C Field Engineer

Senior P&C Field Engineer

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At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, we strive to create an environment where our field teams operate safely, delivering excellent technical service, leading to a high degree of client satisfaction. We share lessons learned and keep our safety and technical skills sharp through training and application. If you are interested in a long‑term engagement with a high‑performing team, please send us your resume.

• Perform testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations
• Perform on‑site hands‑on protective relay testing using relay test sets such as Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150. Examples of relays to be tested are SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60 among others.
• Technical and safety development
• Support Project Lead or Field Supervisor on projects
• Perform Job Hazard Analysis – JHA
• Accurately document test results and produce field reports in the requested format
• Read and understand electrical drawings and schematics
• Perform clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports, and project reports

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering; preferably electrical, or electrical technology.
• Five to ten (5-10) years of professional experience in the electrical testing industry, including experience in medium and high voltage circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation protection and controls testing.
• Demonstrable expertise on transmission, generation, and distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families) and protective schemes.
• Technical skills related to protective relays include relay calibration utilizing test sets/measuring devices such as Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150, control scheme testing, testing of the sensing CT/PT circuits, ability to upload settings to microprocessor relays, and static & dynamic testing of microprocessor‑based protective relays.
• Proven experience with Electrical Field Testing standards, practices, and procedures such as NETA, IEEE, NFPA applicable standards.
• Demonstrable knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays, and circuit breakers.
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent analytical skills, and the ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and microprocessors or relay software and project environment skills.
• Demonstrable expertise in the use of the latest computer controlled solid‑state test equipment (Automated protective relay test equipment such as Omicron or Doble).
• Technical software for testing purposes and data review:
  ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator Quickset.
• Administrative software: MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experienced in managing electrical drawings.
• Ability to meet minimum insurability standards based on a Motor Vehicle Report.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol test.
• Ability to pass seven (7) year background check.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 50+ lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Must be willing to travel (up to 80%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience testing and troubleshooting electromechanical relays.
• Experience testing and commissioning electrical equipment on high voltage substations such as CTs, CCVTs, PLC systems, and DC systems including batteries and battery chargers.
• Experience in testing IEC 61850 protocol.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.