Electrical Test Engineer

Electrical Test Engineer

Lead Critical Power System Reliability. Train the Next Generation. Make a Lasting Impact.

Are you a hands-on Electrical Test Engineer with expertise in transmission and distribution systems? Do you thrive in a role where you can combine technical leadership, mentoring, field support, and problem-solving? If so, we invite you to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of critical power infrastructure.

This is a unique opportunity to serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert supporting substation testing, commissioning, maintenance, and emergency response activities. You'll work closely with field personnel, technicians, contractors, and leadership to drive operational excellence while helping develop the next generation of testing professionals.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and annual performance bonus opportunity
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Strong retirement plan with company match
• Company vehicle provided for field travel
• Diverse mix of office, laboratory, and field work
• Opportunity to lead training and influence technical standards
• Work on critical transmission and distribution infrastructure that powers communities

What You'll Do

As an Electrical Test Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership, training, and field support across a wide range of transmission and distribution testing activities.

Technical Leadership & Training

• Assess employee technical competencies and identify development opportunities
• Design and deliver training programs for test personnel and technical teams
• Provide hands-on coaching in laboratory and field environments
• Develop training guides, procedures, and technical documentation
• Support employee progression, competency development, and succession planning
• Champion Human Performance principles and best practices

Testing & Commissioning Expertise

Lead and support testing activities involving:

• Protective relaying systems
• Power transformers
• Circuit breakers
• Reclosers
• CCVTs and RTUs
• Capacitor banks
• Voltage regulators
• MOAB switches
• Station battery systems

Perform and support:

• Relay testing and commissioning
• Power factor testing
• Contact resistance testing
• Recloser testing
• Ground grid testing
• DGA and oil sampling
• Insulation resistance (Megger) testing
• Hi-Pot testing
• TTR and carrier testing
• Soil resistivity testing
• SFRA testing
• Trip testing
• Phasing and troubleshooting activities

Field & Project Support

• Provide on-site technical oversight for substation and utility projects
• Support contractor installations and ensure adherence to technical standards
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and testing issues
• Serve as a key technical resource during outages and emergency events
• Assist with mobile substation installations and restoration efforts
• Participate in storm response activities supporting transmission and distribution systems

Data Analysis & Asset Reliability

• Analyze test data to identify trends and equipment deterioration
• Evaluate equipment condition and remaining service life
• Recommend repair, replacement, and maintenance strategies
• Develop long-term asset management recommendations
• Assist with transformer factory inspections, witness testing, and quality control reviews

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in electrical testing, power systems, transmission and distribution, or a related field
• Strong understanding of substation equipment and testing methodologies
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment and commissioning activities
• Proven ability to interpret test results and make sound technical recommendations
• Strong communication, leadership, and training skills
• Experience supporting field operations, outages, and emergency response activities
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and field-based teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Recognized subject matter expertise in utility testing and commissioning
• Experience working in unionized environments
• Project management experience
• Experience with factory acceptance testing (FAT) and transformer quality inspections
• Familiarity with Human Performance principles and continuous improvement practices
• Proficiency with testing, reporting, and asset analysis software

Work Environment

• This is a primarily on-site position operating on a standard schedule of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
• The role offers a dynamic combination of office, laboratory, and field responsibilities, with approximately 25-30% field travel to substations and project sites.
• A company vehicle is provided for business travel.
• You'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborate with skilled industry professionals, and support critical infrastructure that keeps communities powered and connected.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dayton, OH.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

This is a fully onsite position in Dayton,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.