Electrical Field Engineer

Electrical Field Engineer

Position Type : Contract | Location : South Dakota | Reports to : Project Manager

Job Summary

NAES is seeking an experienced Electrical Field Engineer to support commissioning and start-up activities for medium-voltage electrical systems at a first-of-a-kind energy storage project in South Dakota. The role will lead installation, programming, testing, and energization of electrical and control equipment ensuring safe, efficient, compliant execution.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead on-site installation, programming, testing, and commissioning of MV electrical systems and associated protection and control equipment.
• Perform and document acceptance and functional testing using multimeters, insulation resistance testers, relay test sets, power quality analyzers, and other diagnostic instruments.
• Program and validate relay logic and settings (SEL or equivalent) ensuring proper protection coordination.
• Develop and execute detailed test procedures and energization plans using Doble, Omicron, or equivalent testing platforms.
• Interface with and troubleshoot PLC / SCADA systems (Ignition SCADA, SEL RTAC, Allen-Bradley PLCs, HART).
• Support commissioning of industrial automation and digital substation systems (IEC 61850, SDN).
• Ensure compliance with Lockout / Tagout, NFPA 70E, OSHA safety, and site-specific safety procedures.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities with subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives.
• Maintain complete and accurate field records, test reports, and redline documentation for turnover packages.
• Support punch list resolution, issue troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of commissioning processes.

Job Requirements

Education / Experience

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