Senior Electrical Test Engineer
Core
Senior Electrical Test Engineer responsible for overseeing complex substation equipment testing, training technicians, and providing technical support for field outages and emergency repairs.
Role type
Senior Electrical Test Engineer (Substation & Field Operations)
Builds
Reliable power distribution and transmission systems through rigorous equipment testing and maintenance.
Domain
Electric Power Industry / Substation Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
substation equipment knowledge, protective relaying systems, test equipment operation, project management, employee training, technical troubleshooting, quality control, data analysis, equipment lifecycle evaluation, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Professional Engineering License, Subject-Matter-Expert status, union experience
Technologies
relay testing/commissioning, power factor testing, recloser testing, contact resistance testing, phasing, ground grid testing, DGA/oil sampling, meggering, hi-pot testing, carrier/TTR testing, soil resistivity testing, SFRA, trip testing
Responsibilities
Train and develop technicians on substation equipment and testing procedures; oversee complex projects involving equipment design and materials tests; provide on-site technical and supervisory support for field outages and emergencies; evaluate new equipment and procedures to improve safety and efficiency; analyze test results and recommend maintenance or replacement plans; conduct quality control inspections and factory test witnessing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory guidance