Field Engineer - AHV

Applied High Voltage (AHV) is an electrical engineering and construction company with expertise in high voltage grid interconnection and transmission. AHV delivers top-notch talent, personalized service and quality Electrical Engineering to execute EPC projects. We are seeking a Field engineer to work with our construction and testing team at our construction sites across the continental US.

Position Summary:

 Individual will be responsible for ensuring facilities are complete, safe and ready to energize.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Plan, prepare and execute test plans as needed.
• Plan and perform functional testing of complex protection schemes.
• Perform and/or oversee substation SCADA commissioning
• Responsible for overall quality and conformance to specifications of the project.
• Communicate progress and issues to Project Manager and others within the company management structure.
• Identify, provide options and resolve issues on projects.
• Track and organize project testing documentation for inclusion in closeout packages.

The successful candidate will have the following Skills/Experience/Abilities:

• Ability to professionally represent the Company with clients, owners, vendors and subcontractors
• Push issues to resolution
• Self motivated
• Strong verbal, presentation, and written skills
• Excellent ability to understand technical drawings & ability to understand specifications
• Capability and inclination to research and self-teach unfamiliar subject matter
• Understanding of protective relays and schemes including overcurrent, differential, line, voltage and frequency protection applications
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, Doble Protection Suite, RTS, SEL Acselerator, Adobe and others as needed
• Perform in-service checks in energized substations

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in industry (10+ years) preferred.
• Travel: 50% average
• Clean driving record
• Work in challenging ambient conditions including, outdoors, hot and cold temperatures and loud noises
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to work in elevated positions.
• Understand working safely in energized substations.
• OSHA 10 hour (min)
• NFPA 70E
• FA/CPR training
• Ability to obtain NICET or NETA level 2 or higher qualifications

We are looking for candidates that are willing to work to achieve the Company goals and develop them into essential parts of our team. Applied High Voltage is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and 401K.

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