Relay Field Engineer 3 - Caroline County, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Caroline County , MD

About The Position

The Relay Field Engineer 3 leads and performs inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and startup of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, motor control centers, and other electrical apparatus. Work takes place in both field and shop environments and requires understanding sophisticated electrical distribution systems and using complex electrical test equipment. The role supports safe working conditions for coworkers and customers and contributes to project success. Local, regional, and national travel is required; international travel is preferred. The position coordinates and supports projects onsite and in-house, maintains job documentation from order receipt through invoicing, performs electrical-system testing, and helps control material costs. It also includes emergency on-call rotation and response, continuous-improvement and teamwork efforts, electronics installation or maintenance across multiple systems, and using trade drawings to identify design or installation issues.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant electrical experience with a high school diploma or GED, or at least 4 years with an associate’s degree, or at least 3 years with a bachelor’s degree.
Valid, active U.S. work authorization.
NETA or NICET certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical testing.
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 using Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, and Fluke test equipment.
Understanding of insulation resistance, power factor, contact resistance, and high-potential 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 with minimal supervision and follow industry best practices.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, and to follow safe lifting procedures.
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 all types of 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 without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible answers.
Ability to combine information to form general rules or conclusions, including identifying relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
Ability to see details at close range, within a few feet.

Nice To Haves

Ability to travel internationally.
OEM-certified field service training program.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, lead, and support multiple onsite and in-house projects using company software systems.
Review and maintain job documentation, ensuring information is complete from receipt of order through invoice.
Test low- and medium-voltage cables, instrument and power transformers, switchgear, breakers, electromechanical and solid-state relays, and other electrical apparatus.
Control material costs by eliminating wasteful practices and implementing appropriate measures.
Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner when called.
Promote continuous improvement and teamwork.
Perform electronics installation and/or maintenance on multiple systems.
Use architectural, electrical, mechanical, and civil trade drawings to identify potential design and installation problems.
Perform acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems to ensure compliance with NETA standards.
Test, calibrate, and program protective relays from various manufacturers.
Test circuit breakers and switchgear, including timing tests and primary and secondary injection testing.
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 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.