Senior Relay Engineer

Opportunity to join a growing high voltage EPC firm as a Senior Relay Engineer. Must be able to travel.

PROFILE
Our Client is an electrical engineering and construction company with expertise in high voltage grid
interconnection and transmission. They are seeking a P&C / Relay Technician to work with the testing
team on their construction sites within the continental US.

Position Summary

• Must be able to safely work in energized utility class substations.
• Must be able to lead a team and exhibit/maintain a positive attitude.
• Individual will be responsible for testing utility transmission grade relays and performing all associated functional testing of protective schemes on projects within the continental US.
• Individual will be capable of commissioning and troubleshooting substation SCADA systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

• Plan, prepare and execute test plans with Doble Protection Suite or equivalent software/equipment.
• Plan and perform functional testing of complex protection schemes.
• Responsible for overall quality and conformance to specifications of the project.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design and wiring issues.
• Communicate progress and issues to Project Manager and others company management.
• Track and organize project testing documentation for inclusion in closeout packages

The successful candidate will have the following Skills/Experience/Abilities

• Ability to professionally represent the Company with clients, owners, vendors and subcontractors
• Push issues to resolution
• Self motivated
• Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Excellent ability to understand technical drawings & ability to understand specifications
• Capability and inclination to research and self-teach unfamiliar subject matter
• Experience (3-5 years) testing SEL, GE, ABB, Basler microprocessor based relays
• Understanding of protective relays and schemes including overcurrent, differential, line, voltage and
• frequency protection applications
• Perform SCADA testing with SEL RTAC and or similar vendors equipment
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, Doble Protection Suite, RTS, SEL Acselerator, Adobe and others as needed
• Perform in-service checks in energized substations

Requirements

• Minimum Associates degree in Electrical Tecnhology/Engineering, Bachelors preferred or equivalent experience in industry (10+ years) preferred.
• Travel: up to 75% average (annual)
• Clean driving record
• Work in challenging ambient conditions including, outdoors, hot and cold temperatures and loud noises
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to work in elevated positions.
• OSHA 10 hour (minimum)
• NFPA 70E
• FA/CPR training
• NICET or NETA level 2 or higher qualified