P&C Test Engineer

POWERX Edge • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The P&C Test Engineer provides Protection & Controls (P&C) field testing and commissioning services across the Southern U.S. for utility, co-op, and municipal customers. The role performs equipment and end-to-end testing, prepares project plans and documentation, and supports safe, high-quality commissioning work. It also contributes to safety and compliance programs, operational process standardization, continual improvement, and customer relationships.

The role includes collaboration with other departments, participation in training and recruiting activities, and maintaining technical development. Occasional travel and overtime may be required.

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/G.E.D., 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 on 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 MVR 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 skills, including developing test plans, procedures, and energization checklists; defining isolation boundaries; and aligning work with NETA/IEEE and utility standards.
• Technical proficiency in reading wire schematics and basic electrical wiring techniques.
• Proficiency with Doble, Omicron, and RTS software to test equipment, perform end-to-end verification, 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 change.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work safely around electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Ability and willingness to work occasional overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing of relay protection, breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and control circuits.
• Execute end-to-end testing and verify relay logic and trip paths.
• 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.
• Provide subject matter expertise to other departments.
• Network with peers to identify opportunities for continual improvement.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of 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 needed to support organizational goals and changing 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
• 401k program with a 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