Electrical Field Test Engineer
Listed on 2026-04-16
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Test Engineer, Systems Engineer
Immediate openings for Electrical Test Engineers and Senior Test Engineers. 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.
ResponsibilitiesTest 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 provide setting and testing of protective relays and functional verification of control, protection, and alarm circuits. Test Engineers must have thorough understanding of Doble, Fluke and other test equipment operation, be able to understand and interpret test results, read and understand technical documentation and user manuals, be familiar with IEEE standards, and know ANSI/IEEE system device function numbers.
They must also be familiar with the latest NETA Acceptance Testing Specification (ATS) and the latest NETA Maintenance Testing Specification (MTS). In addition, Senior Test Engineers must demonstrate a thorough understanding of substation physical drawings, equipment wiring diagrams, and substation control schematics. They 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; 6‑10 years experience for Senior Test Engineer or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to obtain NICET Level III certification.
- Strong understanding of safe work practices.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of test equipment.
- Ability to drive (be insured to drive company vehicles).
- Subject to client‑mandated drug and background checking and company auto insurance carrier requirements.
- Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B visa status) 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
Salary commensurate with experience and education.
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