Senior Relay Field Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Conduct testing and routine upkeep of power equipment in transmission and distribution substations.

• Evaluate electro-mechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor relaying systems.

• Assess pilot channel devices, controls, and communication systems.

• Interpret single-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, panel wiring layouts, and panel configuration drawings.

• Assist in drafting procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction tasks.

• Read and confirm voltage and current inputs to relays.

• Validate local and SCADA metering, alarms, and trip functionalities.

• Calibrate relays and execute local and SCADA trip testing.

• Diagnose and rectify issues with substation relaying and control systems.

• Commission new substations alongside related power, relaying, pilot channel, controls, and communication devices.

• Strategize, organize, and complete testing activities promptly and without service disruptions.

• Provide technical support for projects to field service teams.

• Travel for three weeks to client locations, with a paid long weekend return approximately every three days of travel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or an Associate/AET degree.

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in commissioning, panel and equipment verification, relay calibration, and maintenance of substation relaying and control systems.

• Preference for a degree focused on power systems.

• Desirable experience in substation design, construction, commissioning, and installation/testing of SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment.

• Familiarity with three-phase power systems and power system protection and control strategies.

• Understanding of testing equipment and associated software.

• Competence in the use of test equipment, tools, and wiring.

• Ability to interpret wiring and elementary diagrams.

• Basic testing skills required to perform the specified duties.

• Basic proficiency in PC usage.

• Capability to rapidly learn and implement testing procedures for various substation equipment types.

• Strong communication skills with diverse groups.

• Willingness to learn and implement client-specific switching protocols and safety measures.

• Ability to reference and complete tasks as detailed in relevant specifications.

• Capacity to perform regular fieldwork both indoors and outdoors.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, business acumen, and management abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

• Proficient in English communication, including reading and writing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Sign-on/Relocation Bonus of up to $10k.

• External and Internal Referral Bonuses of up to $10k.

• Overtime opportunities: Up to 50+ working hours per week based on client requirements.

• Company truck available for both business and personal use.

• Opportunities for career advancement supported by strong mentors and company investment.

• Three weeks of travel to client sites with paid housing and a long weekend (~3 days) at home.

• Paid travel home provisions.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision coverage.

• Life insurance.

• Short and long-term disability insurance.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Parental Leave.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.