Lead P&C Field Technician

Socket.dev; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Travel opportunities

Travel allowance

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Lead P&C Field Technician to oversee relay construction and testing in a utility setting. This field-based role focuses on quality, safety, and project execution rather than performing tests personally.

You will monitor contractor work, manage scope and schedules, conduct EH&S audits, coordinate with engineers and project managers, and ensure all substation relays, pilot channels, and SCADA interfaces are integrated and compliant.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commissioning, protection & control testing.
• 5+ years leading field execution and mentoring technicians.
• Experience with P&C system integration and SCADA.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor work to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, and construction progress.
• Document EH&S audits and ensure safe work practices.
• Plan and execute testing activities on schedule.
• Support junior field personnel and coordinate with engineers.
• Interpret schematics and wiring diagrams; apply test procedures.
• Communicate with internal teams and control centers throughout projects.

Skills

P&C testing

Relay calibration

Field leadership

SCADA systems

Substation testing

Test equipment

Wiring diagrams

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

SCADA software

Electrical testing tools

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

We’re looking for aLeadP&CField Technicianto serve as a field representative, overseeing relay construction and testing activities within a utility environment to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with utility standards. This is a field-based oversight role focused on quality, safety, and project execution rather than performing relay testing yourself. You’ll work on relaying, pilot channels, SCADA integration, and more, helping power plants, utilities, and critical infrastructure operate reliably.

What You’ll Do:

• Monitor contractor work to ensure compliance with client safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, work plans, and overall construction progress.
• Conduct and document Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) audits and verify adherence to safe work practices.
• Participate in and support pre-job and post-job briefings to promote safe and effective work execution
• Oversee field testing and maintenance on substation equipment, including relays (electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor), pilot channel systems, SCADA inputs, alarms, function switches, and protection schemes
• Commission new substations and perform upgrades, troubleshooting, and validation of relaying and communications systems
• Plan, coordinate, and execute testing activities on schedule and according to safety and quality standards
• Support junior field personnel and collaborate with engineers and project managers
• Interpret schematics and wiring diagrams; apply company and client-specific test procedures
• Ensure all site activities meet operational and safety standards
• Document test results and field service reports accurately and on time
• Communicate clearly with internal teams, clients, and control centers throughout project execution

The Experience We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of experience in commissioning, protection & control testing, and relay calibration
• 5+ years leading field execution, coordinating testing plans, and mentoring technicians
• Extensive experience with P&C system integration, panel checkout, pilot channels (fiber, power line carrier, etc.), and SCADA systems
• Hands-on experience with data/SER/Fault recording and substation automation equipment
• Strong knowledge of three-phase power systems and related protection schemes
• Proficiency with substation test equipment, tools, and testing software
• Skilled in interpreting wiring diagrams, single-line drawings, and elementary schematics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel up to 70%, including overnight stays
• High school diploma or GED required
• An Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology
• Valid driver’s license