Protection & Control Engineer/Technician - Field Work Exp

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$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in substation field testing including breakers and transformers
  • Proficient with protective relay testing across various relay families
  • Familiar with industry standards such as NETA, IEEE, and NFPA
  • Experience with test software like ProTesT and Omicron Test Universe
  • Ability to travel up to 80% and lift 50+ lbs

Responsibilities

  • Test and commission protection and control systems on high-voltage substations
  • Perform detailed protective relay testing using specialized test sets
  • Execute verification for current and potential transformers and calibrate relays
  • Interpret and analyze electrical drawings and create comprehensive field reports
  • Support project leads and manage related clerical and documentation tasks

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Travel opportunities that enhance experience in diverse environments
  • Chance to work on high-impact projects in the energy sector
Full Job Description
Protection & Control Engineer/Technician - Field Testing & Commissioning
Travel-Heavy Field Role - Up to 80%

Join a leading team supporting high-voltage substation projects across transmission, distribution, and generation environments. We're looking for Protection & Control Field Testing Engineers at all experience levels to perform hands-on testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation of critical P&C systems. Candidates should expect five 10-hour workdays per week.

What You'll Do:
  • Test and commission P&C systems on high-voltage substations (15 kV - 500 kV)
  • Perform protective relay testing (SEL, GE, Basler, Beckwith) with Omicron or Doble test sets
  • Execute CT/PT verification, relay calibration, control scheme testing, and dynamic/static testing
  • Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and logic diagrams; produce detailed field reports
  • Support Project Leads/Field Supervisors and manage clerical/project documentation

What You Bring:
  • 5+ years in substation field testing (breakers, transformers, instrument transformers, P&C systems)
  • Proficiency with relay families: SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90/D60, etc.
  • Experience with NETA, IEEE, NFPA, and related standards
  • Knowledge of test software: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, AcSELerator Quickset
  • Ability to travel extensively (up to 80%) and lift 50+ lbs

Preferred:
  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Technology
  • Electromechanical relay testing and high-voltage commissioning experience (CTs, CCVTs, PLC/SCADA, DC systems)
  • IEC 61850 testing and commissioning experience

Competitive pay and growth opportunities for skilled P&C engineers. Step into a role where every test, every relay, and every report matters.

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