E-V or E-VI, Test Engineer (Central Georgia)

Georgia Transmission Corporation; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Transmission Corporation seeks a highly experienced Substation Test Engineer to lead testing and commissioning of protective relay and control systems across 12kV–500kV facilities. You will develop group testing policies, train engineers, and ensure compliance with PSMP and CIP standards.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), with 8–10+ years in substation testing and PE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical preferred) or equivalent.
• E-V: Eight (8) years of substation test experience (6 years with PE).
• E-VI: Ten (10) years of substation test experience (8 years with PE).
• Equivalent Experience options listed include degrees or non-degree paths.

Responsibilities

• Test and commission protective relay and control systems in substations.
• Apply maintenance guidelines to life cycle of protection systems.
• Perform corrective actions to mitigate impacts on the transmission system.
• Develop group testing policies, procedures, and safe work practices for tests (12kV-500kV).
• Adhere to PSMP, CIP, and corporate policies to enhance reliability and customer service.
• Field engineer installation and testing of protective relay and control equipment; provide technical troubleshooting support.
• Develop testing standards for transmission and distribution relaying and bank metering; contribute to PSMP and standards.
• Lead group technical training and support Test Engineers on relays, schemes, and meters.

Skills

Substation testing

Protective relay systems

Engineering leadership

Electrical drawings interpretation

NERC CIP compliance

Project coordination

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Engineering degree (non-E electrical acceptable)

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Relay test equipment

Protection equipment knowledge

Job description

This position is located in Central, GA. The applicant will need to live close to this region or be willing to relocate to this region.

(E-V) - Performs appropriate testing and commissioning of the protective relay and control systems associated within substation facilities. Apply appropriate maintenance guidelines, procedures and practices to maintain and enhance the life cycle of protective relay and control systems. Performs the necessary corrective actions associated with the maintenance of protective relay and control systems to mitigate adverse impacts to the transmission system.

This position is technically capable of performing activities in facilities from 12kV - 500kV and will be responsible for developing group testing policies and procedures, group safe work practices and associated test forms, as needed. The success of the position maximizes the reliability and continuity of electric service and directly affects customer satisfaction, reliability and cost. Understands and adheres to GTC's PSMP, CIP requirements, and corporate policies.

Field engineer the installation and testing of the protective relay and control equipment in the corporation's substation facilities. Also provide technical support utilizing the application of engineering principles for the troubleshooting and maintenance of the protection and control equipment.

(E-VI) - This position will also develop testing standards, policies, and procedures for transmission and distribution protective relaying and bank metering for the test group. The Principal Engineer will participate in developing Protection System and Maintenance Program (PSMP) and other transmission and distribution relaying and bank metering corporate standards and will provide technical direction to Test Engineers, the Protection and Control department and the standards committee. The Principal Engineer will also ensure that replacement relays, meters, etc. meet all standards.

This person will act as a group technical training coordinator and provide the Test Engineer group with assistance on new relays, schemes, meters, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical preferred), other Engineering degree acceptable with emphasis on electrical engineering studies. Other degrees see Equivalent Experience.

Experience: E-V - Eight (8) years of substation test experience (6 years with PE). E-VI - Ten (10) years of substation test experience, (8 years with PE)

Equivalent Experience: (E-V only)

• Bachelor of Science Degree - Technical (10 years of experience)
• Bachelor of Science Degree - Other (11 years of experience)
• Associate's Degree Technical (12 years of experience)
• Non-degree with experience as Test Technician or Substation Maintenance (16 years of experience.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: (E-V) Professional Engineer license preferred (E-VI) must be obtaining or actively pursuing PE). Must be able to pass all requirements for GTC to work on and around cyber assets. Must maintain proper driver licenses to operate assigned vehicle.

Specialized Skills (e.g., typing, computers, software, tools and equipment uses, etc.): Strong communication skills, excellent organizational and time management skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by assignments. Working knowledge of using computer systems and relay test equipment to calibrate protective relay and metering systems. Must be able to read and interpret electrical drawings including but not limited to one-line diagrams, elementary drawings, wiring and connection drawing, and equipment schematics. Must be proficient with the protection equipment and the operational procedures and practices that are applicable to 12kV - 500kV electrical systems including carrier equipment. Ability to lift fifty pounds. Provides leadership to junior engineers.

Must be able to pass a NERC CIP personnel risk assessment screening.