Electrical Test & Commissioning SpecialistDuration: 12+ months Location: Sterling, VA. 20164 Pay-range: $45 to $65 per hourResponsibilities:Installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, digital fault recorders (DFRs), remote terminal units (RTUs), and communication processors.Functional testing for protection and control circuitry associated with transmission lines, HV bus, transformer, circuit breaker, feeder, reactors, and capacitor banks.RTU and telecom upgrades for various clientsExperienced with SEL microprocessor relays such as 311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487B, 487E, 487V, 587, 587Z, and 787.Desired experience with Client microprocessor relays such as C30, D60, F35, L90, T35 and T60.Required experience with various RTUs and communication processors such as Client, Telvent, SEL, Cooper, and Novatech.Accurately reviewing, documenting, and submitting test reports used for client reporting and regulatory purposes.Interpret one-line, three-line, wiring, schematic diagrams, and communication configurations with the ability to recognize and bring attention to discrepancies.Accurately completes time and expense reports, along with maintaining the good condition of the assigned company vehicle.Requirements:Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in the electrical testing industry with a focus on working with protection and control equipment, RTUs, and telecom with HV utility, co-op, power generation, federal, or municipal clients.Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology in a similar discipline, or technical school diploma, or military experience in either Army Prime Power or Navy Nuclear electrical program.Experience with transmission and distribution relays includes SEL, Client, ABB, and Westinghouse.Experience with substation RTUs, communication processors, and telecom equipment for both brownfield and greenfield projects.Experienced with scoping, scheduling, and budgeting processes for protection and control, RTU, and telecom projects for both internal and external entities.Experience with project management of protection and control teams working in HV substations for utility clients.Familiar with NERC CIP requirements.