Tier 1 Testing and Commissioning · 7 hours ago
P&C Lead Testing Technician
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$65/hr - $85/hr
5+ years expTier 1 Testing and Commissioning (T1TC) is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise focused on utility substation testing and commissioning. The P&C Lead Testing Technician will support the development of complex testing plans, oversee project execution, and ensure compliance with industry standards while leading and mentoring other technicians.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the development of detailed and often complex testing and commissioning plans including, identification of required testing, circuit isolation and restoration, project sequencing, construction scheduling, outage and energization planning, in-service checks, and associated responsibilities
Thoroughly review all drawings/ diagrams prior to project start, performing pre-job walk-throughs and communication to Client if adjustments are required
Contribute/lead in project bidding, inspection and troubleshooting with simple to complex electrical projects including apparatus and protection & control/relay equipment
Provide hands-on leadership in testing & commissioning at major utility sites while overseeing and mentoring other technicians and commissioning engineers to complete projects safely, on-time and within budget
Ensure Client satisfaction in expectations, standards and finished product are met
Ensure that all T1TC testing & commissioning activities are performed and documented per Client/ Utility, OSHA, NFPA, NETA and T1TC standards and requirements
Perform hands-on execution of projects including startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of power delivery equipment including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, automatic transfer switches, protective relays, SCADA, metering and other power equipment
Perform testing of medium and high voltage substation apparatus including, but not limited to, instrument transformers, circuit breakers, transformers, and capacitor banks
Promote safe workplace practices, and an overall questioning attitude
Provide feedback and offer suggestions while in the field, by reviewing field files, daily logs, and safety briefs for accuracy
Supervise and support field operations on medium to high voltage substation protection, control, SCADA, and metering projects
Read, interpret, troubleshoot, and effectively utilize electrical drawings and schematics during the testing and commissioning process to meet the design intent
Interface with company Project Leads and other PM’s for active project support in scheduling, change orders, RFIs, RFPs and discrepancy logs
Maintain project tracking, progress and status reports documentation
Support energization and in-service checks to validate electrical quantities
Conduct testing of AC and DC station service systems including, but not limited to, transfer switches, panelboards, battery systems and battery chargers
Perform acceptance testing and logic checks of microprocessor protector relays and schemes associated with transmission lines, busses, power transformers, cap banks, feeders, breakers, etc
Qualification
Required
AS or BS Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) OR Completion of 3-5-year Electrician Apprentice Program OR U.S. Army Prime Power Production OR U.S. Navy Nuclear Program completion with 3+ years of hands-on implementation on electrical equipment
5+ years Field Service Engineering/ Testing/ Commissioning on both relays and apparatus
High level of proficiency with test sets such as Doble, Megger, Vanguard, Arbiter
Willing to travel interstate, on a weekly/bi-weekly basis (up to 85%)
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Power distribution, AC/DC, Voltage Circuit Theory, and practical troubleshooting skills
Strong background in electrical power including low voltage through medium voltage
Proven strong ability to read/ understand schematics and blueprints
Solid experience with diagnostic software and service report writing
Familiarity with industry standards including ANSI/NETA, IEEE, NFPA, NETA, NEC and UL
Current US Citizenship or Permanent Resident (GC) required for site access
Must be willing to commute to and work on Customer sites daily (including harsh weather)
Must complete compliant background checks and drug and alcohol testing both pre-hire and ongoing as required by Customer(s) and/ or T1TC
Must have a valid US driver's license and compliant driving history
Preferred
NETA testing specifications knowledge and certifications are helpful but not required
Benefits
Health, life, disability and catastrophic insurances
Dental and vision
Combined PTO
401K with immediate vesting and 100% match up to 4% employee contribution
FSA
Company vehicle and gas card (pending clearance)
Per Diem
Reimbursements for gym memberships
Much more
Company
Tier 1 Testing and Commissioning
Drawing on the success of Substation Engineering Company (SECO established in 2006), and in response to our Utility Client requests, Tier 1 Utility Design (Tier 1) was founded in 2015.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase