Electrical Field Test Engineer
EPC Services Company
- Location
- Onsite (Salem, Oregon)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the Role
EPC Services Company seeks Electrical Test Engineers to perform testing and maintenance on medium and high voltage power systems. The role involves functional verification of control and protection circuits within a team supporting utility and energy projects across the U.S.
Skills
Medium voltage testing
High voltage testing
Protective relay testing
Functional verification
Doble test equipment
Fluke test equipment
Substation protection
Circuit analysis
Technical documentation
IEEE standards
NETA ATS
NETA MTS
Substation physical drawings
Wiring diagrams
Control schematics
Safe work practices
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
Perks
- Profit sharing
- Stock ownership plan
- Education reimbursement
Full job details
<p class="MsoNormal">EPC Services Company, a leading power/utility engineering consultant and construction firm, has 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.</p><p class="MsoNormal">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 provide setting and testing protective relays and functional verification of control, protection, and alarm circuits. Test Engineers are expected to have thorough understanding of Doble, Fluke and other test equipment operation and be able to understand and interpret test results. Test Engineers 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. Test Engineers must also be familiar with the latest version of NETA Acceptance Testing Specification (ATS) and the latest version of NETA Maintenance Testing Specification (MTS).</p><p class="MsoNormal">In addition, Senior Test Engineers must demonstrate a thorough understanding of substation physical drawings, equipment wiring diagrams and substation control schematics. The applicants will be asked to demonstrate and explain all aspects of substation protection philosophy, feeder protection, breaker failure protection, bus protection, power transformer protection, cap bank protection, distance protection (Basic concepts, Reach settings, Time-delay settings, Mho distance elements).</p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Minimum</strong> <strong>Requirements:</strong> BSEE, BSME or BSEEET degree; 6-10 years' experience for Senior Test Engineer or equivalent combination of education and experience. Senior Test Engineers must be able 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; driving (ability to be insured to drive company vehicles). The successful applicant will be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking and is subject to EPC Services Company's auto insurance carrier requirements. <strong>Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Salary</strong> <strong>commensurate</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>experience and education. Benefits include:</strong></p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Medical, dental and vision insurance</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Flexible spending account</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Health savings account</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Life insurance</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Disability insurance</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Paid Parental Leave</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Continued professional education reimbursement</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">EPC Services Company and its parent, Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI), employ over 1,100 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><em> An Equal Opportunity Employer | Participates in E-Verify</em></p>