• Senior P&C Field Engineer

    POWER Engineers (Amarillo, TX)


    Senior P&C Field Engineer

     

    Location **Houston**

     

    Secondary Locations **Albuquerque, Amarillo, Ft Worth**

     

    Job Code **19183**

     

    \# of openings **2**

     

    Senior PTE P&C Engineer

     

    This Opportunity

     

    At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, we strive to create an environment where our field teams operate safely, delivering excellent technical service, leading to a high degree of client satisfaction. We share lessons learned and keep our safety and technical skills sharp through training and application. If you are interested in a long-term engagement with a high-performing team, please send us your resume.

    Your Impact

    + Perform testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations

    + Perform on-site hands-on protective relay testing using relay test sets such as Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150. Examples of relays to be tested are SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60 among others.

    + Technical and safety development

    + Support Project Lead or Field Supervisor on projects

    + Perform Job Hazard Analysis – JHA

    + Accurately document test results and produce field reports in the requested format

    + Read and understand electrical drawings and schematics

    + Perform clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports, and project reports

     

    Who You Are

    Required Qualifications

    + A Bachelor of Science in Engineering; preferably electrical, or electrical technology.

    + Five to ten (5-10) years of professional experience in the electrical testing industry, including experience in medium and high voltage circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation protection and controls testing

    + Demonstrable expertise on transmission, generation, and distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families) and protective schemes

    + Technical skills related to protective relays include relay calibration utilizing test sets/measuring devices such as Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150, control scheme testing, testing of the sensing CT/PT circuits, ability to upload settings to microprocessor relays, and static & dynamic testing of microprocessor-based protective relays

    + Proven experience with Electrical Field Testing standards, practices, and procedures such as NETA, IEEE, NFPA applicable standards

    + Demonstrable knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays, and circuit breakers

    + Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

    + Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills, and the ability to perform mathematical calculations

    + Working knowledge of computer systems and microprocessors or relay software and project environment skills

    + Demonstrable expertise in the use of the latest computer controlled solid-state test equipment (Automated protective relay test equipment such as Omicron or Doble)

    + Technical software for testing purposes and data review: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator Quickset

    + Administrative software: MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

    + Experienced in managing electrical drawings

    + Ability to meet minimum insurability standards based on a Motor Vehicle Report

    + Ability to pass drug and alcohol test

    + Ability to pass seven (7) year background check

    + Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 50+lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation

    + Must be willing to travel (up to 80%)

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience testing and troubleshooting electromechanical relays

    + Experience testing and commissioning electrical equipment on high voltage substations such as CTs, CCVTs, PLC systems, and DC systems including batteries and battery chargers

    + Experience in testing IEC 61850 protocol

    WSP Benefits:

    WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

     

    POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities

     

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