P&C Test Engineer

POWERX • Charleston, WV

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About The Position

The P&C Test Engineer provides Protection & Controls field testing and commissioning services across the Southern U.S. for utility, co-op, and municipal customers. The role performs testing and commissioning safely and to a high standard, assists with safety and compliance programs, contributes to process standardization, and helps strengthen customer relationships.

The position includes testing protection relays, breakers, power and instrument transformers, and control circuits; executing end-to-end testing; reviewing project scopes and drawings; preparing procedures, schedules, commissioning plans, reports, and closeout materials; and supporting equipment handling. The engineer also provides subject matter expertise to other departments, contributes to improving safety and operating procedures, participates in training, company and recruiting events, and maintains technical development.

The role requires working safely around electrical and mechanical hazards and may involve exposure to dirt, heat, fumes, smoke, water, noise, vibration, grease, oil, and dust. Occasional overtime and travel may be required, and the role requires lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in the electrical testing industry, focused on protection and control equipment, RTUs, and telecom with HV utility, co-op, power generation, federal, or municipal clients.
• High school diploma/GED, associate degree, or trade/technical school degree.
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays, including SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse.
• Experience with substation RTUs, communication processors, and telecom equipment for brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Experience with scoping, scheduling, and budgeting protection and control, RTU, and telecom projects for internal and external entities.
• Experience managing protection and control teams working in HV substations for utility clients.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements.
• Satisfactory background and motor vehicle record check.
• Must pass applicable pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, and/or random drug testing.
• Positive attitude that inspires teamwork and productivity.
• Strong procedure-writing ability, including developing detailed test plans, procedures, energization checklists, and isolation boundaries aligned with NETA/IEEE and utility standards.
• Technical proficiency reading wire schematics and applying basic electrical wiring techniques.
• Proficiency with Doble, Omicron, and RTS software to test equipment, verify end-to-end operation, validate relay logic, and prove trip paths from IED to breaker.
• Safety-first approach, including applying LOTO, verifying live-dead-live states, using HPI kits, and maintaining or refreshing daily JHAs as site conditions evolve.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work safely around electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime as needed.
• May require occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing, including relay protection, breaker, power transformer, instrument transformer, and control circuit testing.
• Execute end-to-end testing and ensure relay logic and trip paths are accurate.
• Review scopes of work 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.
• Assist other departments with subject matter expertise.
• Network with peers to identify opportunities for continual improvement.
• Contribute to developing and improving safety and operational procedures.
• Complete and participate in annual training events and company events.
• Maintain technical personal progression.
• Assist with networking and outreach and participate in recruiting events.
• Perform additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support organizational goals and evolving business needs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentives for certifications
• Referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, Basic Life/AD&D, and other ancillary products
• 401(k) program with company match
• Performance program
• Paid parental leave
• PTO including wellness days and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED