P&C Test Engineer II: Substation Relay & Commissioning

POWERX; Tyler (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 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

Paid Parental Leave

PTO and Wellness Days

Job summary

POWERX is seeking a P&C Test Engineer II to execute and advance protection testing for relay systems, breaker controls, and associated substation equipment. You will work under Senior or Lead supervision, building toward independent system-level understanding and safe, accurate test execution.

Responsibilities include performing a range of relay and breaker tests, documenting results, and contributing to commissioning packages.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in high-voltage Protection & Control testing and commissioning.
• Familiar with relay platforms such as SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Westinghouse.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology, or related field.
• Willingness to travel and work in substations up to 765 kV.
• OSHA 30 certification or CIP familiarity is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute relay protection testing tasks using Doble, Omicron, RTS, SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista, and equivalent testing platforms under Senior or Lead oversight.
• Perform relay input/output testing, analog-to-digital metering checks, and individual element pickup and timing tests with accurate documentation of results.
• Perform CT and VT testing including ratio, polarity, phasing, and grounding verification on familiar configurations with oversight available for complex arrangements.
• Execute breaker control circuit testing including trip path verification, auxiliary contact checks, and breaker functional tests as directed.
• Read and navigate one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and panel layouts with confidence on standard configurations.
• Identify station phasing and equipment orientation with guidance on novel or complex configurations.
• Apply developing knowledge of AC/DC power system fundamentals and protection concepts to support testing.
• Navigate relay manuals and settings files to support testing tasks.
• Begin connecting test results to broader protection schemes with Senior/Lead coaching.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology

Tools

SEL

GE Enervista

Doble

Omicron

RTS

Siemens

ABB

Westinghouse

Job description

POWERX is seeking a P&C Test Engineer II to execute and advance protection testing for relay systems, breaker controls, and associated substation equipment. You will work under Senior or Lead supervision, building toward independent system-level understanding and safe, accurate test execution.

Responsibilities include performing a range of relay and breaker tests, documenting results, and contributing to commissioning packages.