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Rising Edge Group

Builds high-voltage electrical infrastructure

High Voltage Substation Technician

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNewport Beach, CA, USA$66 - $79

About the Job

Requirements

  • A diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited post-secondary institution or a degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in field testing and commissioning is required.
  • Experience in substations, such as 600 V to 500 kV, is required.
  • Experience with relay testing using various equipment and software is required.
  • Familiarity with power transformers, high-voltage switches, breakers, current transformers, potential transformers, neutral grounding resistors, and capacitor banks is required.
  • Competence using Microsoft Office Suite is required.
  • The ability to work safely and show concern for environmental, health, and safety issues in the workplace is required.
  • The ability to work in adverse weather conditions and a valid Class 5 driver's license are required.
  • Willingness to work out of town and on rotation is required.

Responsibilities

  • Commission and test primary and secondary power equipment in the field.
  • Maintain medium- to high-voltage substation power delivery equipment, including breakers, switchgear, circuit breakers, relays, and transformers.
  • Mentor and educate apprentices, including teaching them to read and interpret blueprints, apply risk management, and follow industry best practices.
  • Set up and operate standard and specialized test equipment to diagnose and analyze power delivery equipment performance at job sites.
  • Work safely alongside all members of the construction crew.
  • Perform acceptance and maintenance testing of 600 V to 500 kV electrical equipment.
  • Install, commission, and maintain protection and control equipment and supervisory control and data acquisition systems in medium- to high-voltage transmission substations, including differential, distance, line, transformer, and overcurrent protections.
  • Interpret prints, analyze test reports, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Work with high-voltage equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, switches, and control circuits for protection, indication, and monitoring systems.
  • Supervise, mentor, and train junior technicians.
  • Work with manufacturer test equipment, including Omicron CMC, CT Analyzer, Cibano, CPC100, Doble M4000, SFRA, MEGGER insulation resistance testers, Ductor, micrometer, and Dilo SF6 Tester.

Desired Qualifications

  • Past experience with testing software such as Omicron Test Universe, Doble M4000, AcSELerator, Siemens DIGSI, and Enervista is beneficial.

About the Company

Rising Edge Group

Builds high-voltage electrical infrastructure

Rising Edge Group designs and builds high-voltage electrical infrastructure for utilities, renewable power developers, and industrial customers across North America. Its projects connect generation and storage facilities to the grid through substations, transmission lines, and the equipment that controls and protects them. Customers hire the company for complete projects covering engineering, equipment procurement, and construction, or for individual services such as testing and commissioning. It also maintains electrical assets after installation, combining field service with the planning and technical support needed to keep facilities operating. Founded in 2002, Rising Edge Group is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

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Headquarters
Calgary, Canada
Founded
2002

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