Electrical Testing Field Engineer 2 - Richmond, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Responsible for installing, programming, testing, and maintaining protective relaying and metering systems used in transmission and distribution operations. The role supports the reliability and safety of electrical systems through diagnostic evaluations, interpretation of schematics, and coordination of repairs. The position includes acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems, commissioning, troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with engineers, project managers, clients, and other department personnel. The role may also provide technical guidance to junior technicians and includes emergency call-outs and domestic and international travel.

Requirements

At least 4 years of relevant electrical experience, or an associate’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant electrical experience, or a bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of relevant electrical experience.
Valid and active U.S. work authorization.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally; travel may be up to 25%–50% of the time.
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 testing procedures.
Knowledge of medium- and high-voltage systems up to 500 kV, including arc-flash hazard analysis.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, including 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.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
Good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong; apply general rules to specific problems; combine information to form conclusions; see details at close range; and listen to and understand spoken information.

Nice To Haves

NETA or NICET certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical testing.
Strong experience with MS Excel, Word, Power DB, and Smartsheet.
OEM-certified field service training program.

Responsibilities

Install, program, maintain, test, and repair protective relays, metering systems, associated wiring, and related equipment.
Perform electrical tests and evaluate in-service relays to prevent or address abnormal behavior or equipment failures.
Analyze test results and interpret electrical diagrams to locate defective equipment.
Use hand tools, power tools, meters, and test equipment in energized electrical rooms, vaults, and substations while following safe work practices.
Review, apply, and correct schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, substation drawings, and inspections.
Program and operate test equipment.
Commission new relay and metering installations.
Coordinate testing, troubleshooting, and repairs with other department personnel.
Maintain and test relays and associated equipment, including standby generators and display meters.
Troubleshoot, repair, and replace components involved in questionable operations and failures.
Perform acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems in accordance with NETA standards.
Conduct protective relay testing, calibration, and programming for various manufacturers.
Perform circuit breaker and switchgear testing, including timing and primary and secondary injection testing.
Troubleshoot electrical faults and conduct root cause analysis of system failures.
Conduct transformer testing, 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 documentation for compliance and client review.
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 call-outs and perform other duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned.