We are hiring P&C Field Services Technicians (20 openings, nationwide) for a top-tier global engineering firm's Power Testing & Energization group. The work is field-based and project-driven, reporting to the on-site Project Lead or Field Supervisor.
Responsibilities:
- Test and commission protection and control (P&C) systems on 15-500 kV substations
- Protective relay testing with Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150 test sets across SEL, GE, Basler and Beckwith relays
- Control scheme testing, CT/PT circuit verification, settings uploads, static and dynamic relay testing
- Lead tailgate safety meetings and daily JHAs; support regulatory compliance walkthroughs
- Coordinate site prep, testing logistics and equipment; document field work with digital tools
Required:
- 5-10 years of hands-on medium/high-voltage testing: breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, substation P&C
- Transmission, generation or distribution protective relay experience (SEL, GE, Basler, Beckwith)
- Familiarity with NETA, IEEE and NFPA standards (NETA certification NOT required)
- Test software: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, AcSELerator Quickset
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record; pass drug test and 7-year background check
- Travel up to 80%; lift 35 lbs alone / 100 lbs with assistance; high school diploma or equivalent
Nice to have: BSEE or technical degree, electromechanical relay experience, commissioning CTs/CCVTs/DC systems, IEC 61850.
Pay and benefits: hourly, approx. $50-85/hr depending on experience, 1.5x OT after 40 hours. Company truck, full travel reimbursement, flights home about every 3-4 weeks. Full benefits including 401(k) and PTO.