Breaker Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for transmission substation equipment, particularly circuit breakers and switches.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
• Serve as technical liaison between internal stakeholders, field operations, and equipment manufacturers to ensure equipment specifications, performance standards, and operational requirements are met throughout the equipment lifecycle.
• Develop, review, and maintain equipment design standards and technical specifications.
• Perform design reviews and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for domestic and international equipment suppliers.
• Support the evaluation, qualification, and onboarding of new equipment suppliers.
• Provide technical support throughout the equipment lifecycle, including commissioning, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning activities.
• Investigate equipment failures and perform root cause analyses (RCA) to identify corrective actions and improve system reliability.
• Support emergency response efforts and troubleshoot equipment-related operational issues.
• Collaborate with field organizations to develop maintenance strategies, technical guidance, and training materials.
• Ensure supplier compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and operational requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices to improve transmission equipment performance and reliability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and cross-functional teams as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
• Four-year accredited Engineering Degree (Engineer).
• Four-year engineering/engineering technology degree (Technical Specialist).
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, standards, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with transmission or substation equipment, preferably circuit breakers and switches.
• Experience interpreting technical specifications, engineering standards, and industry regulations.
• Experience conducting root cause analyses and supporting equipment troubleshooting efforts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in both independent and team environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and engineering analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for or directly with equipment manufacturers.
• Knowledge of high-voltage transmission and electric power systems.
• Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning, and equipment qualification processes.
• Familiarity with major transmission equipment manufacturers such as Siemens, Mitsubishi Power (MEPPI), HICO, or similar organizations.
• SAP experience.
• Previous experience serving as a technical lead or subject matter expert.