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Summary
This full‑time, contract Electrical Engineer position is in the Test and Energization organization in the Transmission Services business line. The Commissioning & Testing Electrical Engineer facilitates on‑site engineering and project assistance for substation construction projects. The role serves as a field electrical engineer, performing the testing and energization of communications and control equipment in high voltage electrical substations, radio stations, and control centers, and recommending modifications and additions to existing installations throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Position Responsibilities
Under the guidance of a senior commissioning engineer or technician, perform testing of substation equipment, primarily power circuit breakers, transformers, and static capacitors. Perform testing of substation control equipment including protective relaying, SCADA, microwave radio, transfer trip, and PLC’s (programmable logic controllers). Support the design, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems by checking rack wiring and cables in client facilities. Operate computer‑assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks under the direction of a Lead Engineer. Gather information for Lead Engineer to create electrical drawings, reports, and calculations to support the engineering solutions for electrical systems. Assist the lead engineer with coordinating construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to maintain compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements. Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish construction and installation standards and specifications. Assist the lead engineer with inspection of completed installations and verification of operations to maintain conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards. Perform troubleshooting and provide on‑site technical support to craft/customer personnel in the field, as directed. Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required. 6 months of experience and knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system is required. Required Technical Skills & Experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Preferred Skills & Experience
Training or experience in Power Systems Engineering sufficient to allow knowledge development of design standards through on‑the‑job training. Demonstrated ability to read and understand electrical prints: one‑lines, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine how the protection and control systems operate. Additional Requirements
Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required. Must have access to a personal vehicle. Able to obtain Electrical Worker Permit (EWP) during employment. Extensive PPE requirements. Pre‑Employment Requirement
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre‑employment screening that may include drug testing, background/criminal check, and if applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
APR Staffing is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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This full‑time, contract Electrical Engineer position is in the Test and Energization organization in the Transmission Services business line. The Commissioning & Testing Electrical Engineer facilitates on‑site engineering and project assistance for substation construction projects. The role serves as a field electrical engineer, performing the testing and energization of communications and control equipment in high voltage electrical substations, radio stations, and control centers, and recommending modifications and additions to existing installations throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Position Responsibilities
Under the guidance of a senior commissioning engineer or technician, perform testing of substation equipment, primarily power circuit breakers, transformers, and static capacitors. Perform testing of substation control equipment including protective relaying, SCADA, microwave radio, transfer trip, and PLC’s (programmable logic controllers). Support the design, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems by checking rack wiring and cables in client facilities. Operate computer‑assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks under the direction of a Lead Engineer. Gather information for Lead Engineer to create electrical drawings, reports, and calculations to support the engineering solutions for electrical systems. Assist the lead engineer with coordinating construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to maintain compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements. Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish construction and installation standards and specifications. Assist the lead engineer with inspection of completed installations and verification of operations to maintain conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards. Perform troubleshooting and provide on‑site technical support to craft/customer personnel in the field, as directed. Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required. 6 months of experience and knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system is required. Required Technical Skills & Experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Preferred Skills & Experience
Training or experience in Power Systems Engineering sufficient to allow knowledge development of design standards through on‑the‑job training. Demonstrated ability to read and understand electrical prints: one‑lines, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine how the protection and control systems operate. Additional Requirements
Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required. Must have access to a personal vehicle. Able to obtain Electrical Worker Permit (EWP) during employment. Extensive PPE requirements. Pre‑Employment Requirement
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre‑employment screening that may include drug testing, background/criminal check, and if applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
APR Staffing is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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