P&C Engineer II

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

Protection & Control Engineer IIHigh Voltage Substations | Field Engineering | Florida Travel Required

Powerserve Technologies is seeking an experienced Protection & Control Engineer II to support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities on high-voltage utility substations throughout Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on P&C Engineer who enjoys field work, problem-solving, leadership responsibilities, and working directly with critical power infrastructure.

About the Role

As a Protection & Control Engineer II, you will be responsible for supporting and executing the testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of protective relaying and control systems within utility substations. You'll work alongside senior engineers and field personnel while helping mentor junior engineers and technicians.

This position is ideal for engineers who prefer being in the field, solving real-world electrical protection challenges, and gaining exposure to a variety of utility projects across Florida.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Utilize and promote Human Performance tools and best practices.
• 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.

Minimum QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 2-3 years of Protection & Control field experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with protective relays and high-voltage substation equipment.
• Strong understanding of:
  • AC and DC circuit theory
  • Three-phase systems
  • Transformers
  • Protection schemes and relay applications
  • Electrical testing methodologies
  • Utility construction and commissioning practices
• 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.

Preferred Experience

• Utility substation commissioning
• Relay testing and protection system verification
• SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Beckwith, or similar relay platforms
• Leadership or crew supervision experience
• Project coordination and field management responsibilities

Travel RequirementsPlease Read Carefully

This is a traveling field position.

Projects are located throughout the State of Florida, and candidates must be willing to travel wherever project work is required. This is not a permanent assignment at a single location.

Requirements:

• Must have reliable personal transportation.
• Must be willing to use personal transportation for work-related travel.
• Must be willing to travel extensively throughout Florida.
• Must be willing to work overtime, outage schedules, nights, weekends, and emergency response assignments as required.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In addition to competitive compensation, Powerserve offers:

• Overtime opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Per Diem for qualifying travel assignments
• Company-paid hotel accommodations when required
• Reimbursement of approved travel expenses
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Why Powerserve?

At Powerserve Technologies, you'll work on mission-critical utility infrastructure projects that keep Florida powered. We are looking for engineers who take pride in their work, value teamwork, embrace challenges, and are committed to safety and technical excellence.

If you're an experienced Protection & Control Engineer looking for a field-focused career with significant responsibility, leadership opportunities, and exposure to major utility projects throughout Florida, we'd like to speak with you.