Protection & Control Technician

Protection & Control Technician – Substation (Northern VA)

Location: Lincoln Park & Woodbridge, VA

Position Type: 6-Month Contract with possibility of extension

Schedule: Full-Time

Work Environment: Primarily Field-Based / Outdoor

ASAP is hiring on behalf of our client for an Entry-Level Protection & Control Technician to support substation operations and maintenance activities in Northern Virginia.

This role is part of a structured development program designed to build foundational knowledge in system protection, protective relaying, and substation operations within a utility environment.

This is a hands‑on, field-based opportunity ideal for candidates with a technical electrical background who are looking to grow their career in the power and utility industry.

• Assist with installation and commissioning of protection and control equipment.
• Support testing and verification of protective relays and associated systems.
• Participate in acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain protective relays and substation components.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Read and interpret control drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Use handheld multimeters and diagnostic tools.
• Verify relay settings and logic configurations under supervision.
• Complete required compliance documentation and maintenance records.
• Follow electrical clearance/tagout procedures and safety protocols.
• Participate in pre-job safety briefings and hazard assessments.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders during construction and maintenance activities.

• Associate’s degree (or advanced technical diploma) in:
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology.
  • Electronics Technology.
  • Instrumentation Technology.
  • Electromechanical Technology.
  • Mechatronics.
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology.
  • Or comparable technical field
• Minimum 5 years of U.S. military experience including at least one year of formal technical training in:
  • Electrical theory.
  • AC/DC circuits.
  • Ohm’s Law.
  • Fault isolation.
  • Multimeter applications.

• Basic understanding of substation equipment and protection systems.
• Exposure to electro‑mechanical or microprocessor‑based relays.
• Familiarity with SCADA or communication systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and logic diagrams.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Self‑motivated with strong safety awareness.

• Primarily outdoor field environment.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather).
• Operating machinery and working around energized equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must reside within approximately one hour of the work location due to potential call‑out requirements.
• Steel‑toe boots required.