Bluewater Energy, Inc. · 4 hours ago
System Protection Technician
Herndon, VA
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
5+ years expBluewater Energy, Inc. is seeking a System Protection Technician for their Lincoln Park 2 and Woodbridge Regional Operations Centers. The role involves understanding substation equipment and protection systems, testing relays, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
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Hiring Manager
Amanda Herron
Responsibilities
Basic understanding of substation equipment and protection system components found within the substation
Knowledge of: Testing electro-mechanical based relays; Microprocessor-based relay technology, including logic diagrams, variable equations; IEEE device numbers
Skills: Organizational skills; Good verbal and written communication; Computer knowledge
Abilities: Use of hand-held multimeters; Navigate control drawings, schematics, and equipment nameplates; Recognize electrical hazards; Self-motivated
Qualification
Required
Basic understanding of substation equipment and protection system components found within the substation
Knowledge of: Testing electro-mechanical based relays; Microprocessor-based relay technology, including logic diagrams, variable equations; IEEE device numbers
Skills: Organizational skills; Good verbal and written communication; Computer knowledge
Abilities: Use of hand-held multimeters; Navigate control drawings, schematics, and equipment nameplates; Recognize electrical hazards; Self-motivated
Minimum education required is either an Associate's degree, Advanced Post Secondary diploma, or the required military experience outlined below
Total of 5 years of military experience that includes at least 1 year of military technical training/education components in electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, basic electrical principals and calculations, Ohms Law, Fault isolations, and multimeter applications
Due to equipment weight limits, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 290 pounds
Due to after-hours response (call-out), individuals must live approximately 1 hour from designated work location
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Preferred
Associate's degree or Advanced Post Secondary diploma by Spring 2026, in one of the following preferred disciplines: Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Electronics Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Mechatronic Technology, Other comparable disciplines may be substituted for the disciplines listed above
Company
Bluewater Energy, Inc.
Bluewater Energy was founded in 2003 as a professional and dependable technical services company to support the growing needs in the power, industrial, and oil/gas marketplace.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase