Supervising Engineer

Vertiv Group•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Supervising Engineer oversees field service work in the assigned area, supervising, training, and assisting field service engineers and technicians. The role performs complex troubleshooting, specialized tests, inspections, and appraisals of electrical apparatus and systems, and leads major projects such as generator acceptance testing, larger substation commissioning, turnkey projects, and detailed power surveys and other electrical consulting work. The position also contributes to developing tests and inspections for new field-service areas. Responsibilities span job estimating, proposal preparation, fieldwork, scheduling, reporting, and billing. The engineer prepares complete and detailed project reports promptly and processes billing accurately. The role may also perform complex analyses for equipment-labeling projects in accordance with recognized industry and international standards, local requirements, and company procedures. Active client interaction and business development are part of the position. Technical presentations and articles may be required. The position requires flexible working hours, including weekends, holidays, and night work, and availability for domestic and international travel, sometimes for several weeks. Work includes physical activity such as standing, walking, handling tools and controls, climbing, and lifting test equipment. Vertiv describes itself as a global company with $6.9 billion in sales and operations spanning nearly 70 countries. It is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and requires U.S. work authorization; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: BSEE or BSME and six years of experience; graduation from an applicable electrical technical school or military equivalent and at least nine years of similar work experience; or high school education or equivalent and at least ten years of similar work experience.
Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA.
Special skills in a majority of the following: power quality surveys; generation and cogeneration startup; ANSI, NEC, NEMA, and U.L. specifications for field evaluation; pilot wire and distance relaying; computer power-system transient surveys; vector and phasor analogy; UPS systems; drive systems; complex control systems; medium- and high-voltage substation startup; and vibration analysis.
Strong background and experience testing switchgear and equipment through the 500-kV class.
Thorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing and a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, with good aptitude for evaluating problems.
Strong communication, supervisory, organizational, and management skills; communicate effectively in writing and verbally with clients, peers, and management.
Good judgment and dependability; ability to supervise large-scale projects with technical expertise and business management skills.
Strong computer skills, including editing and formatting documents and using Microsoft Word templates; use the Internet to research standards, products, and manufacturers; operate computer-controlled test equipment.
Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and nights.
Availability for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including regularly standing, walking, using hands and fingers, handling or feeling objects, tools, or controls, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; frequently sitting, climbing, and balancing; and regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving 100-pound test sets.
Vision abilities including close and distance vision, basic color differentiation, and ability to adjust focus.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not provide sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and assist field service engineers and technicians; oversee field service work in the assigned area.
Perform complex troubleshooting, specialized testing, inspections, and appraisals of electrical apparatus and electrical systems.
Lead large projects, including generator acceptance tests, larger substation commissioning, turnkey projects, detailed power surveys, and electrical consulting work.
Help develop tests and inspections in new field-service areas.
Perform job estimating, proposal preparation, fieldwork, scheduling, reporting, and billing.
Write complete, detailed project reports promptly and accurately process job billing.
Perform complex analysis and evaluative work for equipment-labeling projects in accordance with industry and international standards, local requirements, and company procedures, as needed.
Participate actively in client interface and business development activities.
Prepare technical presentations and articles when required.
Supervise one or more Senior Field Engineers, Field Engineers, and/or Technicians.