Field Engineer: HV Substation Protection & Control Testing

Nmble Hiring Solutions; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide engineering firm is seeking P&C Field Testing and Commissioning Engineers in Pennsylvania. This travel-heavy role involves hands-on testing and commissioning of Protection & Control systems on high-voltage substations. Candidates must have over 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in several relay families, testing equipment, and industry standards. The position emphasizes technical skills and safety compliance while supporting critical projects across various environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical field testing substations, including breakers, transformers, transformers systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and commissioning of Protection & Control systems on high-voltage substations.
• Conduct hands‑on protective relay testing.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and logic diagrams.
• Accurately record test data and produce formal field reports.

Skills

Proficiency with SEL, GE, Basler, and Beckwith relay families

Skilled in relay testing with Omicron or Doble test sets

Experience with NETA, IEEE, NFPA, and other applicable industry standards

Working knowledge across projects ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV

Ability to test software: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, AcSELerator

Job description

A nationwide engineering firm is seeking P&C Field Testing and Commissioning Engineers in Pennsylvania. This travel-heavy role involves hands-on testing and commissioning of Protection & Control systems on high-voltage substations. Candidates must have over 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in several relay families, testing equipment, and industry standards. The position emphasizes technical skills and safety compliance while supporting critical projects across various environments.