Shermco Industries

Field Electrical Engineer

Shermco Industries • $120K — $160K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited school, preferably with Power Systems focus.
  • FE or EIT certification preferred.
  • Comfortable working near high-voltage transmission lines.
  • Ability to work independently with strong decision-making skills.
  • Hands-on experience in field work, as this role is not office-based.
  • Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
  • Strong computer skills; SCADA knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Drive to customer jobsites using company vehicle, including remote locations.
  • Review and interpret wiring diagrams and relaying schematics.
  • Understand and address customer needs and requirements.
  • Determine isolation plans for protective schemes before work begins.
  • Develop test plans for relaying projects using customer documentation.
  • Apply settings and perform functional tests on microprocessor protective relays and circuitry.
  • Ensure electrical equipment meets project specifications.

Benefits

  • Company-provided vehicle for travel to job sites.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning in a hands-on environment.
  • Work in diverse industrial and commercial settings, rather than in an office.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge electrical engineering projects in data centers.
Full Job Description
Overview

Shermco US is hiring a Field Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Field Electrical Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in NETA testing, commissioning, and working in data center environments. As a Field Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting NETA testing, commissioning electrical systems, and ensuring the proper functioning of electrical equipment in data centers. You will work closely with clients to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues, as well as provide recommendations for improvements. The successful candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • Drive to customer jobsites in a company provided vehicle across the state, some of which are in remote locations.
  • Review, interpret and understand the wiring diagrams and relaying schematics to fully understand project scope.
  • Fully understand customer needs and requirements.
  • Determine an isolation plan to take protective schemes out of service prior to work beginning.
  • Develop a test plan to implement relaying project using customer provided prints and documentation.
  • Apply settings and perform functional test microprocessor protective relays and associated circuitry using test equipment.
  • Ensure that received and installed electrical equipment meets project specifications.
  • Develop livening procedures for placing new equipment into service.
  • Perform end-to-end relay testing to verify carrier and fiber systems.
  • Perform primary current injection testing to prove secondary current connections as designed.
  • May perform simple power system studies including short circuit, arc-flash and protective device coordination.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a top ABET accredited school, with a focus on Power Systems studies; internship in a related industry a plus.
  • FE or EIT certification desirable.
  • Must be comfortable safely working in the vicinity of high-voltage transmission lines.
  • Must be comfortable with and have ability to work independently, accurately and make great decisions.
  • Willingness to be hands on and work in the field at industrial and commercial sites (this is NOT AN OFFICE JOB).
  • Must be smart, a quick learner, adaptive, able to use good judgment, and be dependable/
  • Strong computer skills a must.
  • Not required, but SCADA knowledge a plus.
  • Must be able to clearly communicate in English via verbal and written methods, and be comfortable and effective doing so directly to customers and co-workers.
  • Must have a good background check and be and stay Drug-Free.
  • Must be able to physically climb ladders, lift and carry up to 50 lbs, have full functionality of arms and hands, stand and walk for long periods of time (with or without reasonable accommodation).

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Pay Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

About Shermco Industries

Shermco Industries is a leading provider of electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services for industrial and commercial customers. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas and has been in business since 1974. Shermco Industries has a team of highly trained technicians who are equipped with the latest tools and technology to provide fast and reliable service. The company's services include electrical testing, maintenance, and repair, as well as training and consulting. Shermco Industries is committed to providing its customers with the highest level of service and quality.
Learn more about Shermco Industries
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1974
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million
NASDAQ

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