Power Systems Test Engineer - Relay Engineer

Power Systems Test Engineer – Relay Engineer Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide applied electrical engineering and technical expertise for customers in the areas of power systems studies, power quality analysis, installation, startup, maintenance, and repair.

• Complete Power Systems Technical duties, including but not limited to:
  • Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage (to 500 kV) electrical systems.
  • MCC’s, Breakers and moderately complex relay calibration and power metering. Test and calibrate electro‑mechanical and solid‑state relay.
  • Low, Medium and High voltage switch gear and circuit breaker testing.
  • Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment, including relay panels, transformers, and circuit breakers.
  • Develop and document standardized commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relay systems.
  • Perform functional testing of substation control circuits to validate proper relay operation.
  • Create relay macros and testing routines to confirm system protection and control configurations.
  • Execute end‑to‑end relay testing with specialized software, identifying relay behavior based on fault conditions.
  • Review relay settings and logic equations to ensure alignment with design requirements.
  • Rotate emergency on‑call duty and, if called, respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
• Perform power system engineering assessments of electric power systems in the areas of protection, short‑circuit calculation, arc‑flash hazard analysis, and design improvements of medium‑ and low‑voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Assess results and prepare written reports of findings, proposals, and improvement solutions.
• Perform electrical design improvements primarily to support upgrades of facilities’ electrical distribution system in conjunction with needs determined in the assessment stage.
• Meet customers on‑site and review and identify their needs.
• Provide engineering cost estimates and bid proposals.
• Utilize engineering skills and applicable codes and standards to implement electrical systems that are safe, dependable, and cost‑effective.
• Provide technical support and quality control for assigned projects.
• Proficient in reading and accurately interpreting power system wiring diagrams including DC elementary drawings.
• Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
• Solid theoretical understanding of electricity and an aptitude for problem solving.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and peers.
• Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills.
• Good customer service, time management and follow‑up skills.
• Work effectively with customers, peers and management to resolve client issues.
• Work will require flexible hours, weekends and holidays along with the availability to work out of town as needed.
• All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance with all regulatory laws.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

• Associate’s degree in related field or experience equivalency and a minimum of 3 years related experience or pursuing a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering.
• Previous professional experience in power engineering studies and design experience in industrial projects is preferred.
• Experience with electric power systems, short‑circuit, protective coordination, load flow, arc flash hazard analysis.
• Knowledge of a power system analysis software.
• Preferred experience with MCC’s, Breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, performing start‑up on switch gear up through 500 kV class, or training from military electrical power programs.
• Proven skills in written and oral communication of technical topics.
• Self‑management of assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.
• Interpret specs to customer requests to design technical solutions.
• Short‑Circuit, LV/MV Coordination, Arc Flash.
• Ability to run medium studies and projects unassisted.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as NETA, NEC, OSHA, NFPA.
• Must be able to work safely and…