Field Protection & Control Engineer II – Substations (Travel)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

PTO

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Per Diem for travel

Company-paid hotel accommodations

Travel expense reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

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 requires in-person collaboration with senior engineers and field crews.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of Protection & Control field experience, a BS in Electrical Engineering, and hands-on relay testing expertise. Travel and overtime are required to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science 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 utility drawings and protection schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

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.
• Complete test records, procedures, and project paperwork accurately and on time.

Skills

Protection & Control

Field experience

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEL

GE

ABB

Siemens

Beckwith

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 requires in-person collaboration with senior engineers and field crews.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of Protection & Control field experience, a BS in Electrical Engineering, and hands-on relay testing expertise. Travel and overtime are required to meet project needs.