P&C Test Engineer

POWERX Edge; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Incentives for Certifications

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and

401k with company match

Performance Program

PTO including Wellness Days and Paid H

Paid Holidays

Job summary

POWERX Edge provides field testing and commissioning services across the Southern U.S., focusing on protection and control equipment for utility, co-op, and municipal clients. The role supports safety programs, standardization, and customer relationships, with emphasis on hands-on testing and documentation.

Candidates typically have 1–3 years in electrical testing, a high school diploma or technical degree, and comfort with relay and RTU equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus an associate/technical degree.
• 1–3 years in electrical testing with protection and control focus.
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays (SEL, GE, ABB, Westinghouse).

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing including relay protection, breaker, transformer, and instrument transformer tests.
• Verify control circuits and ensure correct relay logic and trip paths.
• Develop procedures, checkouts, and commissioning plans; compile reports.
• Review SOWs, drawings, schedules; support SME sharing and improvements.
• Maintain safety standards and contribute to safety procedure development.

Skills

Relay protection testing

Field testing

Test plan creation

Safety procedures

Technical reading of schematics

Education

High School diploma/G.E.D.

Associate degree or trade/technical school degree

Tools

Doble

Omicron

RTS software

Job description

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 State 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.

Through our family of brands, POWERX Edge expands that promise with turnkey solutions across critical power infrastructure. Our edge is the ability to connect specialized expertise through one integrated platform, helping customers plan, build, energize, protect, and optimize power infrastructure with confidence.

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.

POWERX Edge Brands Overview

Mission-critical Level I–V facility & mechanical commissioning, design review through owner turnover. A2LA Field Evaluation Body. 30+ years of experience via Genelco by POWERX Edge. The POWERX Edge brand also offers a direct gateway for utilities services, including, distribution engineering, P&C, SCADA validation, wiring, construction support & reliability. Elect, A POWERX Company offers electrical & power-systems engineering, studies, utility & substation design serving NC, GA, VA & NY. All other services roll up under our main platform, POWERX, supporting the full lifecycle of power infrastructure.

OUR POWERX Edge 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 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.

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 overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 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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