Field Electrical Engineer
Southern Power Systems · Baton Rouge, LA · 19 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
Key Responsibilities/Duties
- Understand type of relay and test procedure needed
- Isolate device successfully from system for testing
- Able to return relay into the system without incident
- Utilize test set, proper software, and steps to maintain relay integrity
- Understand digital logic and decipher/follow logic diagrams
- Understand protection schemes/zones of protection
- Complete DFR, SCADA, communications
- Develop and repair relay test routines
- Develop relay settings and program relays
- Understand electrical testing and test results
- Issue field service reports
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is required
- Prior industrial/substation electrical experience is preferred
- Preferred knowledge of Doble Protection Suite, Omicron Test Universe, ENOSERV RTSCDL or Chauffer’s license is preferred
- Able to effectively pull a trailer
- Utilize PPE and safety equipment as required per task
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to acquire a TWIC card
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schematic drawings
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Ability to work skillfully with both hands constantly
- Routine lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds
- Climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffold
- Kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, pull, twist, finger, grasp and feel on a constant and repetitive basis
- Stand, walk, talk, see (20/20 vision naturally or corrected), hear within normal range and perform repetitive motion activities
- Some travel to various job locations
- Work in extreme environmental conditions including excessive heat and cold, noise, vibrations, dust, fumes, oils, wear a portable respirator
- Physically negotiate the hazards of a new construction worksite (i.e. uneven surfaces, floor openings, heights, construction debris and poor lighting)