P&C Test Engineer

POWERX; Kalamazoo (MI); In loco; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

401k with match

PTO with Wellness Days

Descrizione del lavoro

POWERX is seeking a P&C Field Test Engineer to deliver protection and controls field testing and commissioning services across the Southern U.S., serving utility, co-op, and municipal customers.

You will develop safety and compliance programs, contribute to process standardization, and strengthen customer relationships through on-site testing and reporting.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience in electrical testing, strong test skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Competenze

• 1-3 years’ experience in electrical testing with protection and control equipment.
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays (SEL, GE, ABB, Westinghouse).
• High School diploma or GED; technical degree preferred.
• Familiar with NERC CIP requirements.

Mansioni

• Perform field testing including relay protection and breaker testing.
• Develop procedures, checkout summaries, and test reports.
• Support planning, scheduling, and project closeout.

Conoscenze

Protection & Control

Relay testing

HV substations

Testing & commissioning

Formazione

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or technical degree

Strumenti

Doble software

Omicron software

RTS software

Descrizione del lavoro

We deliver engineering, protection and control, commissioning, NETA field services, and compliance, supporting the full lifecycle of power infrastructure.

With a multinational footprint across the United States and Canada, we bring technical depth and field‑proven experience to every project.

POWERX is built on four pillars, with our people as the foundation.

Guided by our values, HEART, our people‑first culture shapes how we show up for each other and for our clients because we believe the best work comes from people who feel valued and supported.

That commitment to excellence has been recognized nationally, including Great Place to Work, Fortune Best Workplace in Construction, and Power Best Companies.

In an industry where technology and complexity are ever‑changing, we’re ready to help you meet today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s innovations.

Work with a team that’s powered by excellence.

OUR POWERX PERKS

• 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
• PTO including Wellness Days and Paid Holidays
• And much more!

Job Summary:

The P&CTest Engineerprovides 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 roleassistswith the development of safety and compliance programs, contributes to process standardization, and helps strengthen customer relationships.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Field Testing and Commissioning

• 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.

Project Planning & Closeout

• Review scopes of work (SOW) and drawings.
• Develop detailed procedures andcheckoutsummaries.
• 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.

Training and Recruiting

• Complete and participate in annual training events.
• Participate in company events.
• Maintain technical personal progression.
• Assist with networking and outreach.
• Participate in recruiting events.

Additionalresponsibilities and tasks asrequiredto 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 and Education:

• 1- 3 years’ experience in the electrical testing industry with a focus on working with protection and control equipment,RTU’s, and telecom with HV utility, co-op, power generation, federal, or municipal clients.
• High School diploma/G.E.D.,Associatesdegree or Trade/Technical school degree.
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays include SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse.
• Experience with substation RTU’s, communication processors, and telecom equipment for both brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Experienced with scoping, scheduling, and budgeting process for protection and control, RTU, and telecom projects for both internal and external entities.
• Experience with project management of protection and control teams working in HV substations for utility clients.
• Familiar with NERC CIP requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work safely around electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Potential exposure to various conditions, including dirt, heat, fumes, smoke, water, noise, vibration, grease, oil, and dust.
• Ability and willingness to work occasional overtimeasneeded.
• Ability tolift upto 50 pounds.
• May require occasional travel.

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.

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