Field Protection & Control Engineer II — Substations

Powerserve Technologies; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Per Diem for travel assignments

Company-paid hotel accommodations

Travel expense reimbursement

Professional growth and advancement

Job summary

Powerserve Technologies is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer II to support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities on high-voltage utility substations across Florida. This field role involves working with protection relays, control systems, and utility drawings while mentoring junior team members.

The role emphasizes hands-on field work, leadership, and travel throughout Florida, with safety and quality as core priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• 2–3 years of Protection & Control field experience.
• Experience with protective relays and high-voltage substation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex utility drawings and protection schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work safely outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform protection and control relay testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Verify relay settings and protection system performance.
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection drawings.
• Analyze and troubleshoot protection and control system issues.
• Support outage, startup, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
• Lead and supervise junior engineers, technicians, or field crews on assigned tasks.
• Assist with project execution, planning, documentation, and reporting.
• Complete test records, procedures, and project paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintain the highest standards for safety, quality, and professionalism.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to less experienced team members.

Skills

P&C field experience

Relay testing

Protection schemes

Electrical testing methodologies

Reading electrical drawings

Troubleshooting

Leadership experience

Outdoor safety

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEL relays

GE relays

ABB relays

Siemens relays

Beckwith relays

Job description

Powerserve Technologies is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer II to support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities on high-voltage utility substations across Florida. This field role involves working with protection relays, control systems, and utility drawings while mentoring junior team members.

The role emphasizes hands-on field work, leadership, and travel throughout Florida, with safety and quality as core priorities.