An Electrical Engineering Technician helps engineers design and develop electrical and electronic equipment. Assists with diagrams and specifications for design, construction of product prototypes, testing and calibration, technical problem solving, equipment repair and maintenance.
Overview Position Summary Shermco is seeking a Power Systems Field Technician to support our engineering team by collecting accurate field data required for power system studies and electrical infrastructure projects. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the quality of engineering deliverables by documenting existing electrical distribution systems, collecting equipment information, performing field verification, providing owner's representation, and supporting engineers responsible for arc flash, short circuit, protective device coordination, power quality, and electrical design projects. The ideal candidate is comfortable working around energized electrical equipment and has practical experience safely accessing low and medium voltage electrical equipment while following all applicable electrical safety procedures. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Field Data Collection Perform detailed field surveys of electrical distribution systems.
Collect equipment information required for:
Arc Flash Studies Short Circuit Studies Protective Device Coordination Studies Power Quality Studies Electrical System Assessments Medium and Low Voltage Design Projects Document:
Equipment nameplate information Protective devices Breaker settings Fuse sizes CT/PT ratios Cable sizes and lengths Transformer data Switchgear configurations Motor control centers UPS systems ATS systems Panelboards Switchboards Verify existing one-line diagrams and identify discrepancies. Develop red-line markups of electrical drawings. Photograph equipment and maintain organized project documentation. Field Work Safely open and inspect energized and de-energized electrical equipment in accordance with NFPA 70E and company safety procedures.
Work inside:
Switchgear Switchboards MCCs Panelboards Transformer vaults Relay cabinets Substations Perform basic electrical measurements using appropriate test equipment. Work around energized equipment and install power quality meters. Support engineering site investigations and troubleshooting activities. Field Oversight / Owner's Representation Serve as on-site technical representative for Shermco clients during electrical construction, equipment installation, and commissioning activities. Observe and document contractor work for conformance with drawings and specifications. Witness factory and field acceptance testing and verify commissioning procedures are performed per approved test plans. Track and report installation progress, deficiencies, and open items to the client. Review contractor red-lines, test reports, and closeout documentation for completeness. Support punch list development and verification of corrective actions. Travel 60% expected with a considerable amount of that travel being in the region of the office. Selected individual is expected to have or perform the following: a valid driver's license travel to customer sites each week including overnight travel, if necessary ability to work off hours and weekend outages ability to pass client required background checks and drug screening Documentation Organize collected information into engineering packages. Maintain accurate equipment databases. Prepare field reports. Upload project documentation into engineering document management systems. Coordinate with engineers to resolve missing or conflicting field information. Qualifications Qualifications Required Associate degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent field experience. 5+ years working on industrial or commercial electrical power systems.
Experience working with:
Medium Voltage Switchgear Low Voltage Switchgear MCCs Panelboards Transformers Protective Relays Ability to read electrical one-line diagrams. Ability to identify electrical equipment in the field. Working knowledge of the NEC. Strong computer skills. Preferred
NFPA 70E
qualified person. OSHA 10 or OSHA 30. Experience supporting arc flash studies. Experience working with VFD's, UPS and ATS systems Experience supporting SKM or ETAP studies. Experience using Auto
CAD. NETA
certification. Electrical Journeyman background. Experience in hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, manufacturing, or mission-critical facilities. #
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DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.
