Protection & Controls Test Engineer

Job Summary: 

​​The P&C Test Engineer provides Protection & Controls (P&C) field testing and commissioning services across the Southern U.S., delivering safe, high-quality work for utility, co-op, and municipal customers. This role assists with the development of safety and compliance programs, contributes to process standardization, and helps strengthen customer relationships.                                                                                           ​ 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

Field Testing and Commissioning 

• Perform field testing including relay protection testing, breaker testing, power transformer testing, instrument transformer testing, and control circuit verifications. 

• Execute end-to-end testing and ensure accuracy of relay logic and trip paths. 

Project Planning & Closeout 

• Review scopes of work (SOW) and drawings. 

• Develop detailed procedures and checkout summaries. 

• Determine project schedules and commissioning plans. 

• Compile test results into professional reports and submit lessons learned. 

• Ensure equipment is returned or stored properly. 

Collaboration & Support 

• Assist other departments with subject matter expertise (SME) support. 

• Network with peers to identify opportunities for continual improvement. 

• Contribute to the development and improvement of safety and operational procedures. 

Training and Recruiting 

• Complete and participate in annual training events. 

• Participate in company events. 

• Maintain technical personal progression. 

• Assist with networking and outreach. 

• Participate in recruiting events. 

Additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support the organization's goals and adapt to evolving business needs 

Attributes/Abilities: 

• Must have a satisfactory background/MVR check. 

• Must pass a pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug test. 

• A positive attitude that inspires teamwork and productivity. 

• Strong procedure writing: develop detailed test plans, procedures and energization checklists, define isolation boundaries, and align with NETA/IEEE and utility standards. 

• Technical proficiency in reading wire schematics and basic electrical wiring techniques. 

• Proficient with Doble, Omicron and RTS software to execute equipment testing, end-to-end verification, validate relay logic, and prove trip paths from IED to breaker. 

• Safety-first operator: rigorously apply LOTO, verify live-dead-live states, utilize HPI kits, and maintain/refresh daily JHAs as site conditions evolve. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. 

Experience and Education: 

• 1- 3 years’ experience in the electrical testing industry with a focus on working with protection and control equipment, RTU’s, and telecom with HV utility, co-op, power generation, federal, or municipal clients.  

• High School diploma/G.E.D., Associates degree or Trade/Technical school degree. 

• Experience with transmission and distribution relays include SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse.   

• Experience with substation RTU’s, communication processors, and telecom equipment for both brownfield and greenfield projects. 

• Experienced with scoping, scheduling, and budgeting process 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. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to work safely around electrical and mechanical hazards. 

• Potential exposure to various conditions, including dirt, heat, fumes, smoke, water, noise, vibration, grease, oil, and dust.  

• Ability and willingness to work occasional overtime as needed. 

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.  

• May require occasional travel. 

POWERX is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.