{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"67e06d3f272ed32d9ca6c3ff","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/67e06d3f272ed32d9ca6c3ff","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/67e06d3f272ed32d9ca6c3ff","title":"Electrical Testing Field Engineer 2","description":"Overview\nResponsible for the installation, programming, testing, and maintenance of protective relaying and metering systems used in transmission and distribution operations. This role ensures the reliability and safety of electrical systems by performing diagnostic evaluations, interpreting schematics, and coordinating repairs.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nPrograms, 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.\n\nEssential responsibilities and activities include but are not limited to:\n\nProficiently 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\n\nApplies, reads, understands, reviews and corrects schematic, wiring diagram blueprints and substation drawings and inspections\n\nPrograms and operates various test equipment and exercises all safe work practices as outlined in the company safety handbook\n\nCommissions new relay and metering installations\n\nCoordinates testing, troubleshooting and repairs of relaying and other equipment with other department personnel\n\nPerforms maintenance on and testing of relays and associated equipment such as standby generators and display meters\n\nTroubleshoots, repairs and replaces components involved in questionable operations and failures\n\nParticipates in emergency call outs\n\nPerforms other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned\n\nQualifications\n\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% - 50% of the time\n\nStrong MS Excel, Word, Power DB, and Smartsheet experience is a plus\n\nApplicants selected must have minimum 4+ years of relevant electrical experience OR associate’s degree and 2+ years of relevant electrical experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of relevant electrical experience\n\nPossess a valid/active U.S. Work Authorization\n\nExpectations of Expertise & Knowledge:\n\nNETA / NICET certification (preferred) or equivalent hands‑on experience in electrical testing.\n\nStrong understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.\n\nAbility to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.\n\nProficiency in operating and troubleshooting protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.\n\nExperience with test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, and Fluke meters.\n\nUnderstanding of insulation resistance, power factor, contact resistance, and high‑potential (Hi‑Pot) testing procedures.\n\nKnowledge of medium and high‑voltage systems (up to 500 kV), including arc flash hazard analysis.\n\nStrong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose system failures.\n\nWillingness to travel as needed and work in industrial, data center, and utility environments.\n\nAbility to work safely under minimal supervision and follow industry best practices.\n\nPerform acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems, ensuring compliance with NETA standards\n\nConduct protective relay testing, calibration, and programming for various manufacturers.\n\nPerform circuit breaker and switchgear testing, including timing tests, primary and secondary injection testing.\n\nTroubleshoot electrical faults and perform root cause analysis for system failures.\n\nConduct transformer testing, including turns ratio, insulation resistance, and power factor testing.\n\nEnsure adherence to electrical safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and PPE compliance.\n\nMaintain detailed test reports and documentation for compliance and client review.\n\nCollaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure efficient system commissioning and startup.\n\nProvide mentorship and technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.\n\nDesired / Advantageous Qualifications:\n\nOEM certified field service training program.\n\nBenefits:\n\nA competitive salary\n\nMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance\n\nPaid time off\n\nTuition reimbursement\n\n401k Retirement Plan\n\nMilitary Reserve pay offset\n\nPaid maternity leave\n\nAbilities:\n\nThe position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.\n\nRelocates a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.\n\nWorks at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.\n\nWalks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.\n\nPossess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.\n\nMay use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.\n\nTell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.\n\nApply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.\n\nCombine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).\n\nSee details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).\n\nListen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.\n\nPay Range\nUSD $44.00 - USD $58.00 /Hr.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Us Electrical Testing","rawCompany":"us electrical testing","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-17T03:31:24.627Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"49-2095.00","title":"Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay","slug":"electrical-and-electronics-repairers-powerhouse-substation-and-relay"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"},{"code":"335313","title":"Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing","slug":"switchgear-and-switchboard-apparatus-manufacturing"},{"code":"238210","title":"Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors","slug":"electrical-contractors-and-other-wiring-installation-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical Testing Field Engineer 2","description":"Overview\nResponsible for the installation, programming, testing, and maintenance of protective relaying and metering systems used in transmission and distribution operations. This role ensures the reliability and safety of electrical systems by performing diagnostic evaluations, interpreting schematics, and coordinating repairs.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nPrograms, 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.\n\nEssential responsibilities and activities include but are not limited to:\n\nProficiently 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\n\nApplies, reads, understands, reviews and corrects schematic, wiring diagram blueprints and substation drawings and inspections\n\nPrograms and operates various test equipment and exercises all safe work practices as outlined in the company safety handbook\n\nCommissions new relay and metering installations\n\nCoordinates testing, troubleshooting and repairs of relaying and other equipment with other department personnel\n\nPerforms maintenance on and testing of relays and associated equipment such as standby generators and display meters\n\nTroubleshoots, repairs and replaces components involved in questionable operations and failures\n\nParticipates in emergency call outs\n\nPerforms other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned\n\nQualifications\n\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% - 50% of the time\n\nStrong MS Excel, Word, Power DB, and Smartsheet experience is a plus\n\nApplicants selected must have minimum 4+ years of relevant electrical experience OR associate’s degree and 2+ years of relevant electrical experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of relevant electrical experience\n\nPossess a valid/active U.S. Work Authorization\n\nExpectations of Expertise & Knowledge:\n\nNETA / NICET certification (preferred) or equivalent hands‑on experience in electrical testing.\n\nStrong understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.\n\nAbility to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.\n\nProficiency in operating and troubleshooting protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.\n\nExperience with test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, and Fluke meters.\n\nUnderstanding of insulation resistance, power factor, contact resistance, and high‑potential (Hi‑Pot) testing procedures.\n\nKnowledge of medium and high‑voltage systems (up to 500 kV), including arc flash hazard analysis.\n\nStrong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose system failures.\n\nWillingness to travel as needed and work in industrial, data center, and utility environments.\n\nAbility to work safely under minimal supervision and follow industry best practices.\n\nPerform acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems, ensuring compliance with NETA standards\n\nConduct protective relay testing, calibration, and programming for various manufacturers.\n\nPerform circuit breaker and switchgear testing, including timing tests, primary and secondary injection testing.\n\nTroubleshoot electrical faults and perform root cause analysis for system failures.\n\nConduct transformer testing, including turns ratio, insulation resistance, and power factor testing.\n\nEnsure adherence to electrical safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and PPE compliance.\n\nMaintain detailed test reports and documentation for compliance and client review.\n\nCollaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure efficient system commissioning and startup.\n\nProvide mentorship and technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.\n\nDesired / Advantageous Qualifications:\n\nOEM certified field service training program.\n\nBenefits:\n\nA competitive salary\n\nMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance\n\nPaid time off\n\nTuition reimbursement\n\n401k Retirement Plan\n\nMilitary Reserve pay offset\n\nPaid maternity leave\n\nAbilities:\n\nThe position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.\n\nRelocates a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.\n\nWorks at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.\n\nWalks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.\n\nPossess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.\n\nMay use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.\n\nTell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.\n\nApply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.\n\nCombine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).\n\nSee details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).\n\nListen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.\n\nPay Range\nUSD $44.00 - USD $58.00 /Hr.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-06-17T03:31:24.627Z","dateModified":"2026-06-17T03:31:24.627Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Us Electrical Testing","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"67e06d3f272ed32d9ca6c3ff"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/67e06d3f272ed32d9ca6c3ff"}}