ERS Sr. Industrial DC Service Engineer-Charlotte, NC

ERS Sr. Industrial DC Service Engineer – Charlotte, NC

Electrical Reliability Services, Inc.

• Perform complex troubleshooting, specialized tests, inspections, and appraisals on electrical apparatus and systems.
• Lead large projects requiring specialized skills such as UPS acceptance tests, commissioning of larger DC systems, supervising turnkey projects, and conducting detailed power surveys and other electrical consultations.
• Instrumental in developing tests and inspections in new areas of field services.
• Use AC/DC load-balances and power‑quality recording instrumentation for troubleshooting; all testing/troubleshooting equipment associated with UPS, charger, and battery testing.
• Perform installation and start‑up services on all UPS and DC/battery systems.
• May perform and/or supervise a full range of complex engineering studies.
• Write complete, detailed reports promptly at the end of projects, using a computer, and accurately process job billing.
• Create and maintain strong client relationships.
• Perform all functions pertinent to a written job proposal, including estimating man‑hours and expenses, and developing scope and pricing.
• Actively involve in client interface and business development activities.
• Give effective technical presentations and write publishable articles.
• Mentor other field service engineer positions; train and assist engineers in the region.
• Perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary for equipment‑labeling projects, following industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements, and company procedures.
• Position may be mentally demanding, requiring high tolerance and concentration on several projects and activities uires little or no direct supervision.

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and six years’ experience OR Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or military equivalent and nine years minimum of similar work experience OR High school education or equivalent and ten years minimum of similar work experience.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Special skills including:
• Power‑quality surveys, generation and co‑generation start‑up, ANSI, NEC, NEMA, and UL specifications (field evaluation);
• Pilot wire and distance relaying;
• Computer power‑system transient surveys—vector, phasor analogy;
• UPS systems, drive systems, complex control systems;
• Medium and high‑voltage substation start‑up, vibration analysis.
• Strong background and experience in all types of switch gear and equipment testing through the 500 kV class.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing with strong theoretical understanding of power systems and aptitude for problem evaluation.
• Complete projects consistently on budget.
• Strong communication, supervisory, organizational and management skills.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication with clients, peers, and management.
• Good judgment, dependable, supervising large‑scale projects with technical expertise and business‑management skills.
• Strong computer skills—including editing, formatting, and using templates in Microsoft Word, internet research for standards/products/manufacturers, and operation of computer‑controlled test equipment.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work; must be available for out‑of‑town and international travel up to several weeks.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.