Overview 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. Responsibilities + 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 call outs + Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned Qualifications + This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance with our policy. + Applicants 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 + Possess a valid/active U.S. Work Authorization **Expectations of Expertise & Knowledge:** + NETA / NICET certification (preferred) or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical testing. + Strong understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards. + Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals. + Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment. + Experience with test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, and Fluke meters. + Understanding of insulation resistance, power factor, contact resistance, and high-potential (Hi-Pot) testing procedures. + Knowledge of medium and high-voltage systems (up to 500kV), including arc flash hazard analysis. + Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose system failures. + Willingness to travel as needed and work in industrial, data center, and utility environments. + Ability to work safely under minimal supervision and follow industry best practices. + Perform **acceptance and maintenance testing** of electrical power systems, ensuring compliance with NETA standards + Conduct protective relay testing, calibration, and programming for various manufacturers. + Perform circuit breaker and switchgear testing, including timing tests, primary and secondary injection testing. + Troubleshoot electrical faults and perform root cause analysis for system failures. + Conduct transformer testing, including turns ratio, insulation resistance, and power factor testing. + Ensure adherence to electrical safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and PPE compliance. + Maintain detailed test reports and documentation for compliance and client review. + Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure efficient system commissioning and startup. + Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior technicians as needed. **Desired / Advantageous Qualifications:** + OEM certified field service training program. **We offer an excellent benefits package including:** + A competitive salary + Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance + Paid time off + Tuition reimbursement + 401k Retirement Plan + Military Reserve pay offset + Paid maternity leave **Abilities:** + Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time. + 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.