Description
The test engineer ad- Mid-level
Type: Direct Hire
State: Georgia
Country: United States
Job title: Senior Electrical Substation/Power Plant Test Engineer
Job description: Senior Substation protective relay and carrier Test Specialist
Company Description
Established in 2001, Sentinel Electric Inc. has been American owned and operated for over 20 years, providing commissioning, acceptance testing and maintenance services to electrical transmission substations, distribution and generation clients. Always complying with PRC - 005 and NERC reliability requirements.
Role Description
We are hiring a Senior Electrical Test Engineer for a full-time, on-site position. In this role, you will work at substations and power plants across Georgia, performing protective relay setting and testing, troubleshooting, and AC/DC circuit verification. This position involves statewide travel to provide essential electrical testing services.
Responsibilities
- Know how to interpret one-lines, three lines, DC schematics and wiring diagrams
- Perform testing/routine maintenance of relaying (electro-mechanical and micro-processor).
- Perform testing of power line carrier (RFL, PowerComm, Pulsar, Trench)
- Perform troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment
- Write procedures, test plans and/or switching
- Plan, schedule, and complete test activities efficiently, safely and without service interruptions
Work Experience
Minimum of 10 years of field experience in substation commissioning.
Qualifications
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or an engineering degree is preferred. Alternatively, candidates with a mandatory two-year Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering plus six years of substation and/or power plant commissioning experience also qualify.
- Be familiar with relay test sets (Doble, Omicron), and carrier test set (PLC PowerComm)
- Results-oriented; capable of scheduling and completing testing with minimum supervision
- Understand and follow applicable clearance procedures and safety practices
- Self-motivated
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Exercises good communication, organizational and time management skills
- Ability and willingness to work out of town
- Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Sentinel Electric Employee Benefits
Competitive wages
401(k) program with company matching contributions
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Note
The successful employee must pass a background check that includes but is not limited to a drug test and a criminal activity record.
