Engineer - Electrical Test

AES • Dayton, OH

73d

About The Position

Join The AES Corporation, a Fortune 500 company leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations in 14 countries and a commitment to innovation, AES is recognized as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. We are ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations and have $12.7B in revenues in 2023. As we move towards a net-zero future, AES is dedicated to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050, providing innovative solutions like 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers. This position involves overseeing complex projects, employing extensive engineering knowledge, and managing technician training and development.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree (or equivalent) in an Electrical Engineering Field.
• Seven to ten years experience.
• Union experience.
• Experience in project management with demonstrated ability to lead and work in a team environment.
• Professional Engineering License preferred or Subject-Matter-Expert.

Responsibilities

• Assess employee skill level across all job functions and identify development areas.
• Set up training for all equipment and testing for substation entry, transformers, breakers, reclosers, CCVTs, RTUs, capacitors, regulators, MOABs, batteries, and protective relaying systems.
• Set up training for test equipment/processes including relay testing, power factor testing, recloser testing, contact resistance testing, phasing, ground grid testing, DGA/oil sampling, meggering, hi-pot testing, carrier/TTR testing, soil resistivity testing, SFRA, and trip testing.
• Work independently in the lab with employees as needed.
• Provide training or support for Test Department supervision or other departments as needed.
• Provide on-site oversight for projects as needed.
• Ensure high-quality work is performed and proper procedures and policies are followed.
• Provide field storm support for the distribution and transmission system.
• Provide on-site technical and supervisory support for severe emergencies, outages, and other extenuating circumstances.
• Provide on-site technical support for mobile substation installs, trip testing, transformer testing, troubleshooting, and test equipment troubleshooting.
• Introduce, promote, and encourage Human Performance Concepts and Practices.
• Develop guides/training aids for all test department-related equipment and processes.
• Evaluate new equipment or procedures to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Provide on-site technical support and consultation for substation projects completed by contractors.
• Periodically visit job sites to ensure contractors are following best practices and standards.
• Assist with analyzing all test results/data and make recommendations.
• Prioritize results and make recommendations on next steps.
• Determine the timeframe for repairs/replacements for non-critical or emergency equipment conditions.
• Make recommendations for long-term maintenance plans for aging or deteriorated equipment.
• Look for trends and equipment deterioration.
• Evaluate equipment status and remaining life, suggesting equipment replacement or repair.
• Assist with transformer factory field visits and quality control inspections.
• Witness factory tests and assist with the progression testing of employees in the Test department.
• Serve as a professional representative of the Company as assigned.
• Direct the preparation of applicable computer software.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees