Transformer

Advanced Electric Systems, LLC•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Advanced Electric Systems (AES), a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, is seeking mid-level through senior Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technicians in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. This field role involves nationwide travel to electrical infrastructure projects, including high-voltage substations, where technicians test, troubleshoot, start up, and commission electrical equipment and protection and control systems. The position supports acceptance and maintenance testing, relay functional and end-to-end testing, transformer and breaker testing, protection scheme verification, switchgear and GIS commissioning, outage-based startup, and system energization. Equipment supported includes protective relays, power and instrument transformers, circuit breakers, GIS equipment, medium- and high-voltage switchgear, protection and control schemes, and DC systems and battery banks. Technicians work with utility clients, EPCs, project management teams, and field crews. Depending on the project, they may lead or support crews and provide technical leadership on startup and capital upgrade projects. AES offers wages, eligible per diem and travel pay, benefits, safety training, and career opportunities within Quanta Services.

Requirements

At least 3 years of electrical testing or commissioning experience.
Class A CDL or willingness to obtain one.
Experience with substation equipment testing.
Familiarity with protective relay testing.
Experience with Doble, Omicron, Manta, Vanguard, or similar equipment.
Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Willingness to travel for project assignments.

Nice To Haves

NETA II, III, or IV certification.
Transformer testing experience.
Breaker testing experience.
Commissioning or startup experience.
Utility or EPC project experience.
Renewable interconnect or BESS project experience.
Military Prime Power experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Perform field testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning of electrical equipment.
Interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, protection logic, and relay settings.
Execute relay testing and protection scheme verification during outage-based commissioning projects.
Lead or support field crews during testing, commissioning, and energization activities.
Provide technical leadership on startup and capital upgrade projects when applicable.
Document and report test results in accordance with project specifications.
Coordinate with utility clients, EPCs, and project management teams.