Ops/Build Engineer

Responsibilities

• Take high- and medium-voltage assets from steel in the ground to carrying load, then own their reliability in operation.
• Own the substation and transmission energization plan, including pre-energization checks, phasing verification, synchronizing checks, and staged load ramp.
• Direct NETA acceptance testing on breakers, transformers, GIS, instrument transformers, arresters, and cable systems.
• Execute relay end-to-end testing, transfer trip verification, and point-to-point SCADA and telemetry checkout with the site and utility.
• Coordinate outages and switching with the utility; write and own clearance and switching procedures.
• Execute the electrical safety program in the field, including arc-flash labeling, energized work permitting, and switching authorization.
• After energization, own the transformer oil program, breaker maintenance intervals, battery and charger program, SF6 monitoring, and fault investigation using relay event records.
• Collaborate with construction, vendors, and technicians to drive continuous improvements at the Memphis campus.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70B, NFPA 70E, NESC, and IEEE standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or another engineering discipline, or 8+ years of substation field experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years in substation commissioning, testing, build, or utility operations on high-power, high-voltage systems.
• Experience energizing high-voltage equipment and directing switching on live systems.
• Experience with relay test sets such as Doble F6150 or Omicron CMC.
• NETA Level III or IV certification preferred.
• Experience with SEL relay families.
• NERC PRC compliance testing and evidence experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues quickly and support technicians hands-on.
• Ability to lead teams, work independently, and perform in dynamic, high-stress environments with tight deadlines.
• Ability to perform hands-on work in heat, cold, rain, tight quarters, and at heights.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Ability to remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies.
• Willingness to work on-site in Memphis, TN; this is not a remote or hybrid role.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for factory witness testing, vendor and OEM engagement, and support of other sites.
• Valid driver's license.