Electrical Engineer (Relay Field)
Job No:
62599
Location:
Baton Rouge, LA
- Excellent opportunity for a Professional Electrical Engineer to join a vibrant, dynamic team with a solid reputation for developing comprehensive power solutions
- Enjoy a highly attractive salary circa $80,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with experience and credentials)
- PLUS receive a full array of benefits including health care, retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance, flexible working hours and company vehicle!
- Come on board with a stimulating team where professional development and continuous improvement is supported and encouraged!
About the Organization
Since its establishment in 1998, inoLECT has grown exponentially into a team of leading industry experts who are passionate about problem-solving and power system solutions. They specialize in providing complete, integrated electrical system solutions for clients in the power generation, utility, and industrial and electrical engineering fields.
They're a growing, fast-paced power engineering organization, based out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a global clientele. Powered by a team of knowledgeable engineers and skilled technicians, they are enthusiastic about and pride themselves on providing customers with the best products and services to fit their needs.
inoLECT is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. inoLECT offers an excellent work environment and competitive salary and benefits package to all employees.
About Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge is a great place to live and work! As the second largest city in Louisiana and located less than an hour away from New Orleans, Baton Rouge has a population of over 802,000 and serves as a major industrial, petrochemical, medical, and research center of the American South.
In Baton Rouge, you will find an expanding arts and cultural scene, predominantly centered downtown, with the city's attractions ranging from a riverfront casino to the USS Kidd floating museum to the ultra-contemporary Shaw Center for the Arts, which includes an art museum, gallery spaces, theaters and restaurants in the city's center.
Each year you will have your pick of events to participate in! Annually, Baton Rouge hosts many events including Mardi Gras parades, FestforAll, Louisiana Earth Day, Blues Festival, St. Patrick's Day Parade, Bayou Country Superfest, and The Red Stick International Animation Festival.
Baton Rouge also offers world-class educational institutions to nurture bright minds. Colleges in the city include Louisiana State University, Southern University, Baton Rouge Community College & Our Lady of the Lake College.
To learn more about Louisiana's capital city, please visit www.visitbatonrouge.com
About the Opportunity
Currently, inoLECT is hiring a full-time Relay Field Engineer to join their team in Baton Rouge, LA.
Your key responsibility will be to perform testing and commissioning of large, high voltage substation expansion projects as well as testing and routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment, relaying (elector-mechanical, solid state and micro processor), controls and voltage regulating equipment.
Some of your other key duties will include (but not be limited):
- Testing current transformers, potential transformers, battery systems and power line carriers for 13kv and above power systems;
- Developing procedures and/or test plans in support of large electric utility for 13kv and above power systems;
- Planning, scheduling and completing test activities efficiently, on time and without service interruptions; and
- Maintaining current knowledge for maintenance of 3 phase power systems, power system protection & control schemes, test equipment and test equipment software.
To be considered, you'll have a minimum of an Associate of Electrical Technology (AET) but a Bachelor of Electrical Technology or Electrical Engineering or a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering would be preferred. Importantly, you'll have the ability to perform regular field work, both indoors and outdoors and it is essential to have or be eligible to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
You'll also have a minimum of 5 years field experience in the following:
- Commissioning;
- Panel and equipment checkout;
- Relay calibration; and
- Testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes for large electric utilities for 13kv and above power systems.
While not essential, it is preferred that you have experience in substation commissioning as well as SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing.
Please Note: You must satisfy the following requirements to be considered:
- Be able to pass pre-employment, random and pre-access drug screens
- Complete a satisfactory criminal background check (pre-employment and ongoing)
- Valid driver's licence and a good driving record (reviewed by insurance yearly)
- Be able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time
- Able to climb ladders and stand for extended periods
- Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors
- Able to lift 70 lbs
So what’s in it for you? Please read on to see what inoLECT has to offer!
About the Benefits
In exchange for all your hard work and dedication, you will receive a highly attractive salary circa $80,000 - $100,000 commensurate with your credentials and experience and can look forward to the following benefits:
- Comprehensive health care plan - inoLECT contributes up to 78% of employee-only costs;
- Optional group Dental & Vision and company paid Life & Disability Insurance plans;
- Retirement plan with company match;
- Flexible working hours with core business hours being 9am-3pm, M-F, and the rest of the 40-hour work week requirement obtained through flex time;
- Company car, phone and laptop; and
- Free parking on-site!
Upon joining inoLECT, you will be welcomed into a company that truly values your growth and advancement. inoLECT offers standardized onboarding programs within their family oriented environment, and they support and encourage all employees to partake in ongoing professional development activities.
inoLECT also has a strong sense of Corporate Social Responsibility. They conduct business in a way that addresses the needs of their extended stakeholders including: the families of their employees, the human assets of their clients, the community and the environment.
If you think you have what it takes to lead inoLECT's innovative projects, apply now!