Shermco Industries · 3 hours ago
Field Electrical Engineer
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $100K/yrShermco Industries is North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. They are seeking a Field Electrical Engineer to conduct NETA testing, commission electrical systems, and ensure the proper functioning of electrical equipment in data centers, while working closely with clients to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues.
ElectronicsIndustrialManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Alexandra Montoya
Responsibilities
Drive to customer jobsites in a company provided vehicle across the state, some of which are in remote locations
Review, interpret and understand the wiring diagrams and relaying schematics to fully understand project scope
Fully understand customer needs and requirements
Determine an isolation plan to take protective schemes out of service prior to work beginning
Develop a test plan to implement relaying project using customer provided prints and documentation
Apply settings and perform functional test microprocessor protective relays and associated circuitry using test equipment
Ensure that received and installed electrical equipment meets project specifications
Develop livening procedures for placing new equipment into service
Perform end-to-end relay testing to verify carrier and fiber systems
Perform primary current injection testing to prove secondary current connections as designed
May perform simple power system studies including short circuit, arc-flash and protective device coordination
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a top ABET accredited school, with a focus on Power Systems studies; internship in a related industry a plus
Must be comfortable safely working in the vicinity of high-voltage transmission lines
Must be comfortable with and have ability to work independently, accurately and make great decisions
Willingness to be hands on and work in the field at industrial and commercial sites (this is NOT AN OFFICE JOB)
Must be smart, a quick learner, adaptive, able to use good judgment, and be dependable
Strong computer skills a must
Must be able to clearly communicate in English via verbal and written methods, and be comfortable and effective doing so directly to customers and co-workers
Must have a good background check and be and stay Drug-Free
Must be able to physically climb ladders, lift and carry up to 50 lbs, have full functionality of arms and hands, stand and walk for long periods of time (with or without reasonable accommodation)
Preferred
FE or EIT certification desirable
SCADA knowledge a plus
Company
Shermco Industries
Shermco Industries provides testing, repair, and maintenance of electrical infrastructure.
Founded in 1974
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Hitachi Energy
2025-10-29Corporate Round
2025-08-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Kevin Kohutek
Chief Financial Officer
Elisabeth Moore
Finance Business Partner - ESD
Recent News
2025-10-27
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