P&C Lead Testing Technician

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$65.00/hr - $85.00/hr

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Drawing on the success of Substation Engineering Company (SECo) established in 2006, and in response to our Utility Client requests, Tier 1 Utility Design (Tier
1) was founded in 2015. Following the success of Tier 1, Tier 1 Testing & Commissioning (T1TC) was established in 2022. A certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), T1TC is meeting the challenges of the utility industry in the 21st century, and we are looking for you to be the next member of our team!

T1TC Technicians specialize in quality utility substation testing and commissioning (medium to high voltage) primarily within the Mid-Atlantic Region.

T1TC offers benefits comparable to much larger companies while still being valued and acknowledged as an individual. Our philosophy aligns personal growth with company growth, with an emphasis on maintaining a healthy work/ life balance.

• Support the development of detailed and often complex testing and commissioning plans including, identification of required testing, circuit isolation and restoration, project sequencing, construction scheduling, outage and energization planning, in-service checks, and associated responsibilities.
• Thoroughly review all drawings/ diagrams prior to project start, performing pre-job walk-throughs and communication to Client if adjustments are required.
• Contribute/lead in project bidding, inspection and troubleshooting with simple to complex electrical projects including apparatus and protection & control/relay equipment.
• Provide hands‑on leadership in testing & commissioning at major utility sites while overseeing and mentoring other technicians and commissioning engineers to complete projects safely, on‑time and within budget.
• Ensure Client satisfaction in expectations, standards and finished product are met.
• Ensure that all T1TC testing & commissioning activities are performed and documented per Client/ Utility, OSHA, NFPA, NETA and T1TC standards and requirements.
• Perform hands‑on execution of projects including startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of power delivery equipment including transformers, switch gear, circuit breakers, automatic transfer switches, protective relays, SCADA, metering and other power equipment.
• Perform testing of medium and high voltage substation apparatus including, but not limited to, instrument transformers, circuit breakers, transformers, and capacitor banks.
• Promote safe workplace practices, and an overall questioning attitude.
• Provide feedback and offer suggestions while in the field, by reviewing field files, daily logs, and safety briefs for accuracy.
• Supervise and support field operations on medium to high voltage substation protection, control, SCADA, and metering projects.
• Read, interpret, troubleshoot, and effectively utilize electrical drawings and schematics during the testing and commissioning process to meet the design intent.
• Interface with company Project Leads and other PM’s for active project support in scheduling, change orders, RFIs, RFPs and discrepancy logs.
• Maintain project tracking, progress and status reports documentation.
• Support energization and in‑service checks to validate electrical quantities.
• Conduct testing of AC and DC station service systems including, but not limited to, transfer switches, panel boards, battery systems and battery chargers.
• Perform acceptance testing and logic checks of microprocessor protector relays and schemes associated with transmission lines, busses, power transformers, cap banks, feeders, breakers, etc.

• AS or BS Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) OR Completion of 3-5-year Electrician Apprentice Program OR U.S. Army Prime Power Production OR U.S. Navy…