PTE Field Engineer

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, United States POWER Engineers Full time
PTE Field Engineer

We strive to create an environment where our field teams operate safely, delivering excellent technical service, leading to a high degree of client satisfaction.We share lessons learned and keep our safety and technical skills sharp through training and application.If you are interested in a long-term engagement with a high-performing team, please send us your resume.
Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Perform testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations
  • Perform on site hands-on protective relay testing using relay test sets such as Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150. Examples of relays to be tested are SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60 among others.
  • Technical and Safety Development
  • Support Project Lead or Field Supervisor on projects
  • Perform Job Hazard Analysis - JHA
  • Accurately document test results and produce field reports on requested format
  • Prepare and implement test plans
  • Read and understand electrical drawings and schematics.
  • Perform clerical responsibilities such as time cards, expense reports and project reports.
  • The successful applicant will be responsible for leading others in the testing, and commissioning of electrical protection systems for power utilities, renewables, and independent power producers.
  • Domestic travel 85% or higher is expected; some international travel opportunities may be available
Required Education/Experience:
  • A Bachelor of Science in Engineering; preferably electrical, or electrical technology.
  • Good interpersonal, written and oral, communication skills.
  • Detail oriented with excellent analytical skills, and ability to perform mathematical calculations, working knowledge of computer systems and microprocessor or relay software and project environment skills.
  • Administrative software: MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Experienced in managing electrical drawings.
  • Ability to meet minimum insurability standards based on a Motor Vehicle Report
  • Ability to pass drug and alcohol test
  • Ability to pass seven (7) year background check
Desired Education/Experience:
  • NICET or NETA II/III certification
  • 3years of experience in the area of SCADA/Automation systems (power utility preferred)
  • Experience testing and troubleshooting electromechanical relays
  • Experience testing and commissioning electrical equipment on high voltage substations such as CTs, CCVTs, PLC systems and DC systems including batteries and battery chargers.
  • Experience with multiple vendors RTUs/communication processors, HMIs, and networking equipment would be preferred.
  • Experience with networking, power systems, SCADA communication protocols and control systems are required with a proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in SCADA system design, communication design, and construction specifications related to SCADA/Automation systems.
  • Demonstrable expertise on transmission, generation and distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families) and protective schemes. Technical skills related to protective relays include relay calibration utilizing test sets/measuring devicessuch as Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150, control scheme testing, testing of the sensing CT/PT circuits, ability to upload settings to microprocessor relays, and static & dynamic testing of microprocessor-based protective relays.
  • Ideal candidate will have 3years of professional experience in the electrical testing industry, including experience in medium and high voltage circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation protection and controls testing.
  • Proven experience with Electrical Field Testing standards, practices, and procedures such as NETA, IEEE, NFPA applicable standards.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation and transmission projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays, and circuit breakers.
  • Demonstrable expertise in the use of the latest computer controlled solid-state test equipment (Automated protective relay test equipment such as Omicron or Doble)
  • Technical Software for testing purposes and data review: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe and AcSELerator Quickset.
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You'll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You'll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you'll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

Since we're employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Maternity Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401K

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us

The pay range for this position is $30-60 per hour; however, base pay may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This figure does not include additional compensation such as health benefits, vacation, 401k, etc.
EOE, including disability/vets

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