Lead Electrical Testing Field Engineer Alexandria, VA

U.S. Electrical Testing specializes in electrical acceptance testing, maintenance testing, and commissioning services for the nation's most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, commercial and industrial clients, and electrical contractors.

The company's capabilities include emergency response, engineering services, and turn-key installation and repair.

• Work alongside the team to conduct thorough electrical system inspections and tests to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations (PMs and CM - as applicable).
• Provide oversight and observe how technicians perform their work, offering feedback and guidance to ensure testing procedures meet safety and regulatory requirements (PMs and CM - as applicable).
• Aid with troubleshooting and diagnosing complex electrical issues in a variety of industrial and commercial environments.
• Assist with day-to-day on-site PM scheduling under the oversight of the Project Manager and collaborate with on-site teams to develop efficient testing strategies, minimizing downtime during maintenance.
• Provide support with reviewing reports (i.e., MOPs, MSOWs, etc.) on testing results.
• Identify opportunities for Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for repairs and / or upgrades of equipment and provide recommendations for the necessary actions.
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve testing methodologies.
• Prioritize safety by following established protocols and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to liaise with clients and address their concerns during the testing process.

Schedule

• Availability Onsite support 2x a month, Friday-Sunday (7p-7a) or as applicable based on work.
• Attending Wednesday in-person meeting with government client.
• Support other projects during the week to fulfill 40hours for the week. If scheduled for weekend work, overnight and weekend rates are applicable and utilized.
• Support and coordinate with client for walk-through during the week in preparation for routine and / or large-scale electrical PM and / or CM (as applicable) testing.

Additional Note : It would be beneficial to pool a candidate that has a NETA certification since that has been an ask from client in the past.

Position Summary :

Programs, installs and maintains protective relaying and metering. Performs electrical tests and repairs concerned with maintenance and performance evaluation of in-service relays to prevent and remedy abnormal behavior or failure of transmission and distribution equipment.

Analyzes test results and interprets electrical diagrams to locate defective equipment.

• Essential responsibilities and activities include but are not limited to :
• Proficiently uses hand, power tools, meters and other test equipment in energized electrical rooms, vaults, and substations to install, maintain, repair and program protective relays and associated wiring and equipment
• Applies, reads, understands, reviews and corrects schematic, wiring diagram blueprints and substation drawings and inspections
• Programs and operates various test equipment and exercises all safe work practices as outlined in the company safety handbook
• Commissions new relay and metering installations
• Coordinates testing, troubleshooting and repairs of relaying and other equipment with other department personnel
• Performs maintenance on and testing of relays and associated equipment such as standby generators and display meters
• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces components involved in questionable operations and failures
• Participates in emergency callouts
• Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned

Position / Candidate Requirement - To Include Education & Years of Experience

• Valid Drivers License
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% - 50% of the time
• Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives
• Strong MS Excel, Word, Power DB, and Smartsheet experience is a plus
• 10 years of experience in Related field with a High School Diploma / GED
• Clearable US Citizen with ability to obtain an HSPD-12 security clearance with the federal government

Abilities :

• Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period.
• Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Other Abilities :

• Pulls, pushes or drags up to 80 pounds with or without assistance.
• Sits, stands, stoops or twists for extended periods of time
• Works both indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, humidity, temperature swings and inclement weather, frequent exposure to dust, odor, electrical, mechanical, loud noise and toxic hazards.
• Operates hand tools, heavy equipment, light trucks and power tools; 20 / 20 corrected vision is required to perform visual inspection of small defects, small parts and operation of measurement devices and assembly of fabricated parts.
• May be required to work after-hours, weekends and holidays and respond timely to urgent or emergency situations.
• Certifications (desired / advantageous) : NETA level III, or IV preferred.

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