Electrical Testing Engineer at Terra-Gen Operating Company LLC – Mojave, California

The Electrical Testing Engineer is responsible for performing testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in renewable energy projects such as solar PV plants, wind farms, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and substations. This role ensures electrical equipment and systems operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications. Concurrently, perform and adhere to all training requirements and schedules. Training program requirements are expected to be completed within the designated time frame.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned as needed)

• Adheres to, supports and complies with all company safety and environmental policies and practices. Ensure all employees, contractors and visitors conduct themselves safely and within company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Complete required annual safety training.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours during commissioning phases as required
• Travel up to 30% (project dependent)

Electrical Testing & Commissioning

• Perform pre commissioning, commissioning, and acceptance testing of:
• Medium and low voltage equipment
• Power transformers
• Switchgear (AIS/GIS)
• Inverters, converters, and PCS systems
• Protection relays
• Cables and grounding systems
• Execute tests including but not limited to:
• Insulation resistance (IR) and polarization index (PI)
• Contact resistance
• High potential (Hi Pot) testing
• CT/PT testing
• Relay protection functional and trip testing
• Power quality and harmonics analysis

Troubleshooting & Support

• Diagnose and resolve electrical system failures or abnormal performance during testing or operation
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment faults and grid related events
• Provide on site technical support during energization and startup activities

Documentation & Reporting

• Develop and execute testing procedures, checklists, and method statements
• Record test results and prepare detailed commissioning and test reports
• Ensure documentation complies with project, client, and regulatory requirements

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all site safety rules, lock out/tag out (LOTO), and energized work procedures
• Ensure testing activities comply with applicable codes and standards such as:
• NEC / NFPA 70
• IEEE
• IEC
• NERC (where applicable)
• Promote a culture of safety and quality on all renewable energy sites

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate testing activities with project managers, EPC teams, utilities, and OEMs
• Support grid interconnection and utility witness testing
• Participate in design reviews to identify testing and commissioning requirements early

Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 annually

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE –

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Equivalent industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 3–7+ years of electrical testing and commissioning experience
• Experience in renewable energy projects such as:
• Utility scale solar PV
• Wind energy
• Energy storage (BESS)
• Substations or grid tie systems
• Strong understanding of power systems and protection philosophy
• Hands on experience with electrical test equipment and software
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Single line diagrams
• Schematics and wiring diagrams
• Protection settings and coordination studies

LANGUAGE SKILLS –

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate orally with other employees including the proper use of a radio.
• Ability to follow instructions and follow directions from team members.
• Ability to write routine correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS –

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS -

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to read and interpret work from simple and/or complex instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others.

REASONING ABILITY & DECISION-MAKING SKILLS -

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours during commissioning phases
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be organized, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks and possess attention to detail.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS –

• Possess a valid driver’s license for the state in which you are applying.
• NETA Level II, III, or IV
• PE License (or EIT working toward PE)
• OSHA 30 Hour or equivalent safety certification
• High voltage safety training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS -

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to work in unprotected heights (six feet and below) and work from towers and work platforms up to 300 feet, with required safety equipment.
• Lifting/lowering 25 to 40 lbs., lifting carrying up to 50 and up to 100 lbs. with assistance; pushing and pulling 45 to 60 lbs.; frequent reaching, squatting, crouching, standing, balance, manual dexterity, stooping, kneeling, walking and sitting.
• Climb ladders and structures, lift testing equipment, and work in substations Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT -

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is exposed to adverse, outside weather conditions such as high winds, wet/snow and/or humid conditions; extreme heat/cold; precarious places; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and on occasion can be very loud.

Terra-Gen is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws and regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with federal, state or local requirements such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Employees must be authorized to work in the US and employment is contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization, as detailed on Form I-9.

Terra-Gen provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.

The posted compensation is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. This salary range may also be modified in the future, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.