Protection & Control Field Test Engineer

POWERX Co; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; 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 with Wellness Days and Paid Holid­

Job summary

POWERX Co is seeking a PCTest Engineer to provide protection and controls field testing and commissioning across the Southern United States. You will support development of safety programs, standardize processes, and strengthen customer relationships.

Responsibilities include field testing, test procedure development, and collaboration with SMEs while upholding safety and quality standards. This role requires travel and a strong electrical testing background.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in electrical testing focusing on protection and control equipment.
• HVAC? Actually: Experience with HV utility, co-op, municipal clients preferred.
• Experience with SEL, GE, ABB and Westinghouse relays.
• Experience with substation RTUs and telecom equipment for brownfield/greenfield projects.
• Familiar with NERC CIP requirements.
• Must pass background check and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing including relay protection, breaker, transformer, and instrument transformer testing.
• Execute end-to-end testing and verify relay logic and trip paths.
• Review scopes of work and develop procedures and checkout summaries.
• Determine commissioning schedules and plans; compile test results into reports.
• Assist other departments with SME support and promote safety/operational improvements.
• Participate in recruiting events and training activities.

Skills

Relay testing

Field testing

Protection & control

Test procedures

Electrical schematics

RTU experience

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associates/Technical degree

Tools

Doble

Omicron

RTS software

Job description

POWERX Co is seeking a PCTest Engineer to provide protection and controls field testing and commissioning across the Southern United States. You will support development of safety programs, standardize processes, and strengthen customer relationships.

Responsibilities include field testing, test procedure development, and collaboration with SMEs while upholding safety and quality standards. This role requires travel and a strong electrical testing background.