Protection & Control; P&C Field Testing Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Engineering
Test Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Field/Service Technician
Location: California
Travel-heavy Position – 80% on the road
Our client is hiring P&C Field Testing and Commissioning Engineers at multiple experience levels to support high‑voltage substation projects across transmission, distribution, and generation environments.
Ideal Candidate• Proven heavy experience testing protection relay equipment on high‑voltage substations
Responsibilities• Perform testing and commissioning of Protection & Control systems on high‑voltage substations
• Conduct hands‑on protective relay testing using Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150
• Test relays including SEL‑311L, SEL‑387, SEL‑487, SEL‑421, SEL‑351S, GE L90, GE D60, and similar
• Execute control scheme testing, CT/PT circuit verification, relay calibration, and static/dynamic testing
• Support Project Leads and Field Supervisors on active projects
• Complete Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and adhere to all safety requirements
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and logic diagrams
• Accurately record test data and produce formal field reports
• Manage clerical tasks including timecards, expenses, and project documentation
Required Experience• 5+ years in electrical field testing substations, including breakers, transformers, transformer systems
• Proficiency with SEL, GE, Basler, and Beckwith relay families
• Skilled in relay testing with Omicron or Doble test sets
• Experience with NETA, IEEE, NFPA, and other applicable industry standards
• Working knowledge across projects ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV
• Ability to test software:
ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, AcSELerator
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