Power Systems Test Engineer

Now Hiring • Wixom, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide applied electrical engineering and technical expertise for customers in the areas of power systems studies, power quality analysis, installation, startup, maintenance, and repair. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, performing start-ups, and collecting data for low, medium, and high voltage (up to 500kV) electrical systems. This includes MCCs, Breakers, moderately complex relay calibration, and power metering. The role involves testing and calibrating electro-mechanical and solid-state relays, as well as low, medium, and high voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing. The position requires rotating emergency on-call duty and responding to customer emergencies in a timely manner. Additionally, the role involves performing power system engineering assessments in areas of protection, short-circuit calculation, arc-flash hazard analysis, and design improvements for medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems. This includes assessing results, preparing written reports of findings, proposals, and improvement solutions, and performing electrical design improvements to support facility upgrades. The engineer will meet customers on-site to review and identify needs, provide engineering cost estimates and bid proposals, and utilize engineering skills and applicable codes and standards to implement safe, dependable, and cost-effective electrical systems. Technical support and quality control for assigned projects are also key responsibilities. The role demands proficiency in reading and interpreting power system wiring diagrams, including DC elementary drawings, and the ability to work safely while adhering to all electrical safety procedures. A solid theoretical understanding of electricity and a good aptitude for problem-solving are essential. Effective verbal and written communication with customers and peers, dependability, responsibility, good judgment, and organizational skills are required. Strong customer service, time management, and follow-up skills are necessary, along with the ability to work effectively with customers, peers, and management to resolve client issues. The job requires flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, and availability to work out of town as needed. All work and decisions must comply with regulatory laws. Other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or experience equivalency and a minimum of 3 years related experience.
• NETA Certification.
• Experience with electric power systems, short-circuit, protective coordination, load flow, arc flash hazard analysis.
• Knowledge of a power system analysis software.
• Proven skills in written and oral communication of technical topics.
• Self-management of assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.
• Interpret specs to our customer requests to design technical solutions.
• Ability to run medium studies and projects unassisted.
• Knowledge of various industry standards such as: NETA, NEC, OSHA and NFPA.
• Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
• Strong communication (written and oral).
• Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Able to work with various people throughout the organization-Customer Focused.
• Focus on accuracy and efficiencies.
• For positions that utilize a company vehicle, will be required to have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Previous professional experience in power engineering studies and design experience in industrial projects is preferred.
• Short-Circuit, LV/MV Coordination, Arc Flash.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage (to 500kV) electrical systems.
• Perform MCC’s, Breakers and moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
• Test and calibrate electro-mechanical and solid-state relay.
• Perform Low, Medium and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
• Perform power system engineering assessments of electric power systems in the areas of proficiency of protection, short-circuit calculation, arc-flash hazard analysis, design improvements of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Assess results and prepare written report of findings, proposals, and improvement solutions.
• Perform electrical design improvements primarily to support upgrades of facilities’ electrical distribution system in conjunction with needs determined in the assessment stage.
• Meet customers on-site and review and identify their needs.
• Provide Engineering cost estimates and bid proposals.
• Utilize Engineering skills and applicable codes and standards to implement electrical systems that are safe, dependable, and cost-effective.
• Provide technical support and quality control for assigned projects.
• Work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers and peers.
• Work effectively with customers, peers and management to resolve client issues.
• Complete computer work.

Benefits

• RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level