Relay Test Engineer

ABM•Irving, TX

About The Position

ABM Electrical Power Services is seeking Senior Relay Technicians to join its team in Irving, Texas. The Senior Relay Field Technician calibrates, installs, maintains, and repairs protective relays and associated equipment to help ensure the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of the electric grid. The role also involves maintaining, installing, repairing, and troubleshooting complex control systems; microprocessor and electromechanical protective relay systems; substation and electric utility protection systems; and station automation and SCADA systems. The position interprets project scopes and substation drawings, plans commissioning and resources, develops procedures and test plans, and performs testing, troubleshooting, repair, and commissioning of substation protection, control, power, and communications equipment. It provides technical support and mentorship to field personnel and may serve as the technical lead for small project teams. Field work is performed indoors and outdoors.

Requirements

At least 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing, and repair of substation relaying and control schemes.
Knowledge of three-phase power systems and power system protection and control schemes.
Experience using test equipment and associated software, tools, and wiring.
Ability to interpret wiring and elementary diagrams and perform the basic testing skills required for the duties.
Basic PC skills.
Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and tailor communication to the audience and situation.
Ability to learn and apply client switching procedures and safety measures.
Ability to reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading and writing, due to safety-related materials, documentation, and client interactions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience in substation design, including protection and control engineering.
Experience in substation construction or commissioning.
Experience with SCADA, fault data, SER, or integration-automation equipment installation and testing.

Responsibilities

Interpret project-level scopes of work, plan commissioning and resource scheduling, and provide team leadership to complete test activities efficiently, on time, without service interruptions, and in accordance with established safety protocols.
Interpret substation drawings, including single-line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings.
Write procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction activities, including isolation plans and functional guidelines.
Test substation systems, including verifying relay voltage and current inputs; local and SCADA metering, alarms, and trip functions; relay calibration; and function switches.
Lead and perform routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment.
Commission new substations and power equipment, including electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor relays; pilot channel equipment; controls; and communications equipment.
Provide project technical support to Field Service personnel.
Provide technical mentorship to junior-level Field Service personnel.
Serve as a field subject matter expert in protective relaying and as a technical lead for small project teams.
Perform regular field work indoors and outdoors.