Senior Level Electrical Field Test Engineer

Senior Level Electrical Field Test Engineer

EPC Services Company, a leading power/utility engineering consultant and construction firm, has an immediate opening for a Senior Level - Electrical Field Test Engineer. Our Austin, TX office is looking to expand its team. The successful candidates will join a team that performs testing and maintenance on medium and high voltage systems. Travel is a significant part of the job. Preference will be given to candidates residing in or near Austin or San Antonio.

A remote‑work arrangement will be considered for the right candidate, based on their level of industry experience in testing and commissioning.

Test Engineer duties include medium and high voltage apparatus testing and functional verification of control, protection, and alarm circuits. Senior Test Engineers are also expected to set and test protective relays and provide functional verification of control, protection, and alarm circuits. Test Engineers must have a thorough understanding of Doble, Fluke and other test equipment operation and be able to understand and interpret test results.

They must be able to read and understand technical documentation and users' manuals, be familiar with IEEE standards, and know ANSI/IEEE system device function numbers. They must also be familiar with the latest versions of the NETA Acceptance Testing Specification (ATS) and the NETA Maintenance Testing Specification (MTS).

Additionally, Senior Test Engineers must demonstrate a thorough understanding of substation physical drawings, equipment wiring diagrams, and substation control schematics. Applicants will be asked to demonstrate and explain all aspects of substation protection philosophy, feeder protection, breaker failure protection, bus protection, power transformer protection, capacitor bank protection, and distance protection (basic concepts, reach settings, time‑delay settings, Mho distance elements).

• BSEE, BSME or BSEEET degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• NICET Level III certification.
• Strong understanding of safe work practices.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of test equipment.
• Valid driver’s license (able to drive company vehicles).
• Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B) now or in the future.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

An Equal Opportunity Employer.