Senior Electrical FieldTesting Engineer

ABM Industries - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Senior

Columbus, OH

10,001+ employees

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

ABM Industries is seeking a Senior Electrical Field Testing Engineer (NETA III or IV) to join the Electrical Power Solutions team. This role involves the safe and efficient installation and testing of electrical power distribution equipment, requiring significant travel and the ability to manage complex tasks and projects. The engineer will also mentor and supervise junior technicians, ensuring high standards of performance and compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data on electrical systems.
• Supervise Trainees, Assistants, and Technicians in the completion of electrical testing duties.
• Guide, mentor, train, and supervise Level I and II certified NETA Trainees and Assistant Technicians.
• Observe testing, assign work on projects to capable technicians, ensure testing of similar items is consistent across test technicians.
• Track project scope completion and communicate with ABM and Customer Management.
• Maintain, test, repair, rebuild, and replace low, medium, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
• Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.
• Test and inspect low, medium, and high-voltage cable installations.
• Maintain, test, and repair transformers and related equipment.
• Test and calibrate solid-state and electromechanical relays.
• Perform relay calibration and power metering.
• Conduct low and medium-voltage motor control center and contractor testing.
• Start-up, troubleshoot, and repair generator controls and transfer schemes.
• Test and commission protection and control systems on high voltage substations.
• Sample and interpret insulated fluids.
• Complete Job Hazard Analyses including but not limited to arc-flash and shock analyses.
• Review and submit timecards, expense, and project reports.
• Document test results and complete field reports.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty.
• Maintain strict compliance with regulatory laws.
• Assist in the sales process acting as the technical expert in electrical testing and maintenance of electrical equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical testing.
• Current NETA Level III or IV, or NICET equivalent certification.
• Experience working in and leading a small team.
• Experience in managing medium to large-sized (multi-month) projects.
• Familiar with NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Standards.
• Familiar with NFPA70E Electrical Safety standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical performance deficiencies (e.g. ground fault).
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally up to 90%.
• Skilled in testing digital relays (SEL 700G or comparable).
• Skilled in using Enoserv RTS.
• Knowledgeable in lockout/tag out and hazardous energy control procedures.
• Clean Driving Record.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in an electrical testing environment.
• Familiar with NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Standards.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Military-friendly company
• World-class training program
• Opportunities for career growth