Relay Field Engineer 1

About the Role

This role involves leading and performing inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and start-up of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, and motor control centers, as well as other electrical apparatus both in the field and in a shop environment. An understanding of sophisticated electrical distribution systems and the use of complex electrical test equipment is required. You will contribute to a safe working environment and help ensure the overall success of projects. Local, regional, and national travel is required; ability to travel internationally is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, lead, and support multiple projects both onsite and in-house utilizing various company software systems.
• Review and maintain job documentation, ensuring completeness of information from receipt of order to invoice.
• Perform testing of low and medium voltage cables, instrument and power transformers, switchgear, breakers, electro-mechanical and solid-state relays, and other electrical apparatus.
• Contain material costs by eliminating wasteful practices and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner if called.
• Promote an attitude of continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Perform Electronics Installation and/or Maintenance on Multiple Systems.
• Use trade drawings (architectural, electrical, mechanical, and civil) to identify potential design and installation problems.
• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems, ensuring compliance with NETA standards.
• Conduct protective relay testing, calibration, and programming for various manufacturers.
• Perform circuit breaker and switchgear testing, including timing tests and primary and secondary injection testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and perform root cause analysis for system failures.
• Conduct transformer testing, including turns ratio, insulation resistance, and power factor testing.
• Ensure adherence to electrical safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and PPE compliance.
• Maintain detailed test reports and documentation for compliance and client review.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure efficient system commissioning and startup.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• NETA / NICET certification (preferred) or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical testing.
• Strong understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.
• Experience with test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, and Fluke meters.
• Understanding of insulation resistance, power factor, contact resistance, and high-potential (Hi-Pot) testing procedures.
• Knowledge of medium and high-voltage systems (up to 500kV), including arc flash hazard analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose system failures.
• Willingness to travel as needed and work in industrial, data center, and utility environments.
• Ability to work safely under minimal supervision and follow industry best practices.
• Recognition of when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Ability to see details at close range.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 0+ years of relevant electrical experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Possess a valid/active U.S. Work Authorization.

Physical Requirements & Abilities

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Demonstrate physical strength and stamina for tasks including loading/unloading, operating equipment, and transporting materials.
• Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.