Lead Contract Test Engineer

HIVOLT Advanced - is expanding into the Atlanta, GA region and we are looking for Lead Contract Test Engineers to join us.

Who are we?

Our technicians provide electrical testing and commissioning services to a variety of clients on a national scale in industries including Power Generation, Utility Substations, Industrial, Critical Infrastructures, Telecommunications, and Data Centers. We offer competitive salaries and benefits including paid vacation, 401k, Health Insurance/Vision/Dental (company paid), per diem, and specialized skills training.

We are expanding our team and seeking experienced, skilled, team-oriented Lead Contract Test Engineers in Atlanta, GA with the desire to share your opinions, ideas, be valued, and treated with respect.

Where do we work?

Various locations throughout the United States. We are primarily looking for technicians interested in working in the Atlanta, GA region.

Duties

• Perform testing/routing maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state, and micro-processor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer trip, fiber optic, Continuous Variable Transmission (CVTs), line turners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment
• Testing, including (without limitation): reading/verifying all voltage and current input to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
• Perform routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment in Transmission and Distribution substations
• Commission new Transmission and Distribution substations, power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and micro-processor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilotwire, transfer trip, fiber optic, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment
• Plan, schedule, and complete projects efficiently, on schedule, and without service interruptions

Behavioral Attributes

• Capable of coordinating projects with minimum supervision

Education & Certifications

• B.S. or B.S.E.T. degree in an appropriate discipline
• ITS Level - Substation 200
• Licenses - Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineer (PE) desirable

Work Experience

• Minimum of 7 years field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes
• Experience is desirable in any of the following related areas: substation design (including protection & control engineering); substation construction; substation commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing

Knowledge

• 3-phase power systems and fault analysis; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software; SCADA remotes

Skills

• Project management; test equipment and tool/wiring usage; interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above; troubleshooting skills; basic PC skills

Abilities

• Quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment; communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation