Field Protection & Control Tech Associate

Indiana Michigan Power Company

Niles (MI)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 73,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Indiana Michigan Power seeks an entry-level P&C Field Technologist Associate to perform testing, calibration, and maintenance of protection and control devices across substations and field sites. You will support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of relays, PLCs, and SCADA systems, with on-site and occasional outdoor work in varied weather.

The role requires an ABET-accredited degree (EE or EET preferred) and a willingness to travel and respond to emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from ABET-accredited program in engineering or engineering technology.
  • Preferred degrees in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (EET).
  • Entry-level position for new graduates.

Responsibilities

  • Test and calibrate protection & control devices and equipment per schedule.
  • Assist with switching at various voltage levels under Dispatching Authority guidance.
  • Maintain test equipment and correct records, drawings, and test results.
  • Install, maintain, and operate relays, PLCs, station SCADA, and communications gear.

Skills

Electrical engineering basics
Schematic reading
Protection & control testing
Test equipment operation
Troubleshooting relays
Team coordination

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (EE or EET)
ABET-accredited engineering technology degree

Tools

Test equipment
Hand tools

Job description

Indiana Michigan Power seeks an entry-level P&C Field Technologist Associate to perform testing, calibration, and maintenance of protection and control devices across substations and field sites. You will support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of relays, PLCs, and SCADA systems, with on-site and occasional outdoor work in varied weather.

The role requires an ABET-accredited degree (EE or EET preferred) and a willingness to travel and respond to emergencies as needed.

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