P&C Test Engineer

POWERX; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Certification incentives

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Benefits package

401k match

Parental leave

PTO & holidays

Job summary

POWERX is seeking a P&C Test Engineer to perform protection and controls field testing and commissioning across utility, co-op, and municipal customers in the U.S. This role helps develop safety and compliance programs, standardize processes, and strengthen customer relationships.

The position requires 1–3 years of experience with HV protection and control equipment, familiarity with SEL, GE, ABB, Westinghouse relays, plus RTUs and telecom gear.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in electrical testing, focusing on protection and control equipment.
• Knowledge of HV protection and control gear is required.
• Experience with transmission/distribution relays (SEL, GE, ABB, Westinghouse).

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing including relay protection testing, breaker testing, transformer testing, instrument transformer testing, and control circuit verifications.
• Execute end-to-end testing and verify relay logic and trip paths.
• Review scopes of work (SOW) and drawings; develop detailed procedures and checkout summaries.
• Compile test results into professional reports and share lessons learned.

Skills

Relay protection testing

Electrical testing

Procedures writing

Reading schematics

MS Word/Excel

Education

High School diploma/G.E.D. or technical/assoc degree

Tools

Doble

Omicron

RTS software

Job description

Job Summary

The P&C Test Engineer provides Protection & Controls (P&C) field testing and commissioning services across the Southern U.S., delivering safe, high-quality work for utility, co-op, and municipal customers. This role assists with the development of safety and compliance programs, contributes to process standardization, and helps strengthen customer relationships.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform field testing including relay protection testing, breaker testing, power transformer testing, instrument transformer testing, and control circuit verifications.
• Execute end-to-end testing and ensure accuracy of relay logic and trip paths.
• Review scopes of work (SOW) and drawings.
• Develop detailed procedures and checkout summaries.
• Determine project schedules and commissioning plans.
• Compile test results into professional reports and submit lessons learned.
• Ensure equipment is returned or stored properly.
• Assist other departments with subject matter expertise (SME) support.
• Network with peers to identify opportunities for continual improvement.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of safety and operational procedures.
• Complete and participate in annual training events.
• Participate in company events.
• Maintain technical personal progression.
• Assist with networking and outreach.
• Participate in recruiting events.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support the organization's goals and adapt to evolving business needs.

Attributes & Abilities

• Must have a satisfactory background/MVR check.
• Must pass a pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug test.
• A positive attitude that inspires teamwork and productivity.
• Strong procedure writing: develop detailed test plans, procedures and energization checklists, define isolation boundaries, and align with NETA/IEEE and utility standards.
• Technical proficiency in reading wire schematics and basic electrical wiring techniques.
• Proficient with Doble, Omicron and RTS software to execute equipment testing, end-to-end verification, validate relay logic, and prove trip paths from IED to breaker.
• Safety-first operator: rigorously apply LOTO, verify live-dead-live states, utilize HPI kits, and maintain/refresh daily JHAs as site conditions evolve.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Experience & Education

• 1–3 years of experience in the electrical testing industry with a focus on protection and control equipment, RTUs, and telecom with HV utility, co-op, or municipal clients.
• High School diploma/G.E.D., Associate's degree, or Trade/Technical school degree.
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays including SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse.
• Experience with substation RTUs, communication processors, and telecom equipment for both brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Experience scoping, scheduling, and budgeting for protection and control, RTU, and telecom projects.
• Experience managing protection and control teams in HV substations for utility clients.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work safely around electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Potential exposure to dirt, heat, fumes, smoke, water, noise, vibration, grease, oil, and dust.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May require occasional travel.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Incentives for Certifications
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, Basic Life/AD&D, and other ancillary products
• 401k program with a company match
• Performance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• PTO including Wellness Days and Paid Holidays
• And much more!

POWERX is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.