Substation Testing & Commissioning P&C Field Services Technician
About The Position
The Substation Testing & Commissioning P&C Field Services Technician is an experienced Protection and Control (P&C) field services professional who tests and commissions medium- and high-voltage substations. The role involves working at substations ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, testing protective relays, verifying control circuits, and documenting commissioning results. This is a remote, field-based position involving travel to customer project sites nationwide, with travel up to 80%. The technician is expected to work independently in the field and maintain strong safety awareness. The position requires 5–10 years of hands-on medium- and high-voltage testing experience and the ability to meet stated physical requirements and pass required screening checks.
Requirements
- 5–10 years of hands-on medium- or high-voltage testing experience.
- Direct protective relay testing experience with SEL, GE, Basler, and/or Beckwith relays.
- Practical experience using Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150 test sets.
- Experience with substation protection and control commissioning at 15–500 kV.
- Familiarity with NETA, IEEE, and NFPA standards.
- Willingness to travel nationwide up to 80%.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements and pass required screening checks.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or another relevant technical degree.
- Electromechanical relay testing experience.
- Experience commissioning CTs, CCVTs, and DC systems.
- Familiarity with IEC 61850.
- Experience in transmission, generation, or distribution environments.
- Experience using multiple relay testing and configuration software platforms.
- Experience supporting utility, industrial, or bulk power system commissioning projects.
Responsibilities
- Test and commission medium- and high-voltage substations, including facilities ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV.
- Test protective relays and verify control circuits.
- Document commissioning results.
- Work independently at customer project sites nationwide while following safety requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
