Relay Field Engineer 3 - Washington, DC

M.C. Dean, Inc•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Relay Field Engineer 3 leads and performs inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and start-up of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, and motor control centers, along with other electrical apparatus in field and shop environments. The position requires understanding sophisticated electrical distribution systems and operating complex electrical test equipment. The engineer contributes to a safe work environment for coworkers and customers and supports project success. Local, regional, and national travel is required; international travel is preferred. The role coordinates and supports multiple onsite and in-house projects, maintains job documentation, performs electrical testing, controls material costs, rotates emergency on-call duty, and promotes teamwork and continuous improvement. It also involves acceptance and maintenance testing, commissioning and startup support, troubleshooting, detailed reporting, and providing technical guidance to junior technicians as needed. The position requires the physical ability to regularly move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance, and work at heights up to 60 feet. It involves routine and repetitive walking, climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and overhead reaching. The employee must be able to use ladders and work on scaffolds, aerial lifts, and catwalks, and must have adequate vision, color vision, hearing, and English communication ability. The listed pay range is USD $39.45–$51.28 per hour.

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 electrical testing experience.
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 testing procedures.
Knowledge of medium- and high-voltage systems up to 500 kV, including arc-flash hazard analysis.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, including diagnosing 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 and work at heights up to 60 feet.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to perform routine and repetitive walking, climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and overhead reaching.
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, and combine information to form conclusions.
Ability to see details at close range and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.

Nice To Haves

International travel availability.
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 invoicing.
Test low- and medium-voltage cables, instrument and power transformers, switchgear, breakers, electromechanical and solid-state relays, and other electrical apparatus.
Contain material costs by eliminating wasteful practices and implementing appropriate controls.
Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner when called.
Promote continuous improvement and teamwork.
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 and primary and secondary injection tests.
Troubleshoot electrical faults and perform 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.
Follow proper lifting techniques and safety protocols while handling materials and equipment.