Electrical Testing Field Engineer 1 -Caroline County, Virginia

M.C. Dean, Inc•Caroline County , MD

About The Position

The Electrical Testing Field Engineer 1 installs, programs, tests, and maintains protective relaying and metering systems used in transmission and distribution operations. The role supports the reliability and safety of electrical systems through diagnostic evaluations, schematic interpretation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical equipment. Work may take place in energized electrical rooms, vaults, substations, industrial facilities, data centers, and utility environments, and may involve travel and emergency callouts. The position performs acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems and relays, circuit breakers, switchgear, and transformers. It requires documenting test results, following electrical safety practices, and coordinating with department personnel, engineers, project managers, and clients. The role may also provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior technicians.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant electrical experience and a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Acceptable driving record if ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle is required.
Strong understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
Proficiency operating and troubleshooting protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.
Experience with Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, and Fluke test equipment.
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 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.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and follow proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to routinely and repetitively walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead.
Good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder within its weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong, apply general rules to specific problems, and draw conclusions from information.
Ability to see details at close range and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.

Nice To Haves

NETA or NICET certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical testing.
OEM-certified field service training program.

Responsibilities

Install, program, maintain, and repair protective relays, metering systems, associated wiring, and equipment.
Perform electrical testing and evaluate in-service relays to prevent or remedy abnormal operation or equipment failure.
Analyze test results and interpret electrical diagrams to identify defective equipment.
Use hand tools, power tools, meters, and test equipment in energized electrical rooms, vaults, and substations.
Review, understand, and correct schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and substation drawings and inspections.
Program and operate test equipment while following company safety practices.
Commission new relay and metering installations.
Coordinate testing, troubleshooting, and repairs with other department personnel.
Test and maintain relays and associated equipment, including standby generators and display meters.
Troubleshoot, repair, and replace components involved in questionable operations or failures.
Perform acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems in compliance with NETA standards.
Test, calibrate, and program protective relays from various manufacturers.
Test circuit breakers and switchgear, including timing and primary and secondary injection tests.
Troubleshoot electrical faults and conduct root-cause analysis of system failures.
Test transformers, including turns ratio, insulation resistance, and power factor testing.
Follow electrical safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures and PPE requirements.
Maintain detailed test reports and compliance and client-review documentation.
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients on system commissioning and startup.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.
Participate in emergency callouts.
Travel as needed and perform other assigned duties, tasks, and special projects.