PTE Field Engineer

PTE Field Engineer

Location: Orlando

Secondary Locations: Job Code: 18733

Number of Openings: 1

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

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.

The successful applicant will be responsible for leading others in the testing and commissioning of SCADA systems for power utilities, renewables, and independent power producers.

Required Education/Experience

Associates Degree in Engineering; preferably electrical, or electrical technology.

Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills, and ability to perform mathematical calculations, working knowledge of computer systems and microprocessors or relay software, and project environment skills.

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.

Desired Education/Experience

NETA or NICET II/III certification.

3+ years of experience in the area of SCADA/Automation systems (power utility preferred).

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 with multiple vendors RTUs/communication processors, HMIs, IEDs, and networking equipment.

Networking, power systems, SCADA communication protocols, and control systems experience with a proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems.

Demonstrated experience in SCADA system design, communication design, and construction specifications related to SCADA/Automation systems.

Demonstrable expertise in 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.

3+ 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 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.

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.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects. At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us! Salary DOE.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.