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Signal Energy ยท 1 day ago

Substation Test Technician

positionElba, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date3+ years exp

Signal Energy is an electrical engineering and construction company specializing in high voltage grid interconnection and transmission. They are seeking a Substation Test Technician to perform functional, relay, and SCADA testing in utility level substations, while also engaging in troubleshooting and equipment inspections.

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Responsibilities

Individual will work in a team performing functional, relay and SCADA testing in utility level substations
Equipment acceptance testing
Relay and protection scheme testing
SCADA system testing
Troubleshooting and problem solving issues as they arise
Equipment inspections at vendors facilities

Qualification

Substation equipment testingRelayProtection testingSCADA system testingTechnical drawing understandingMS Office proficiencyNFPAIEEENETA familiarityResearch capabilityFA/CPR TrainingOSHA 10 hourNFPA 70E TrainingCommunication skillsProblem solvingSelf-motivated

Required

Individual will work in a team performing functional, relay and SCADA testing in utility level substations
Equipment acceptance testing
Relay and protection scheme testing
SCADA system testing
Troubleshooting and problem solving issues as they arise
Equipment inspections at vendors facilities
Individual will have strong communication skills
Applicant will need to be able to clearly converse both written, oral and via email with various other team members to resolve issues
Ability to professionally represent the Company with clients, owners, vendors and subcontractors
Push issues to resolution
Self motivated
Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
Excellent ability to understand technical drawings & ability to understand specifications
Capability and inclination to research and self-teach unfamiliar subject matter
Perform switching and grounding in energized substations
Travel: 75% average
Clean driving record
Work in challenging ambient conditions including outdoors, hot and cold temperatures and loud noises
Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials up to 60 lbs
Must be able to work in elevated positions
May be exposed to energized equipment
OSHA 10 hour
NFPA 70E Training
FA/CPR Training

Preferred

Minimum Associate's degree in Electrical Technology/Engineering preferred or equivalent experience in industry (5+ years)
Experience (3-5 years) working in or preferably testing substation equipment
Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (NFPA, IEEE, NETA, etc.)
Understanding of applicable testing for equipment types noted above
Strong computer skills in MS Office, SEL, TapTalk, Doble, RTS, Adobe and others as needed

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Benefits
401K

Company

Signal Energy

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Signal Energy is a leading full service design/build contractor providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for renewable energy & infrastructure projects.
dateFounded in 2005
location
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.signalenergy.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Signal Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2024 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (4)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Michael Christy
Chief Executive Officer
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Robert L. Tabb
Chief Financial Officer
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