Protection & Control Substation Technician – Travel Ready

National Electrical Engineering & Commissioning; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

OT pay

401(k) with company match

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Performance incentives

Career development opportunities

Job summary

National Electrical Engineering Consultants (NEEC) seeks a Protection & Control (P&C) Technician to install, test, and maintain protection and automation systems in high-voltage substations across multiple project sites. You will support commissioning engineers and ensure equipment operates per design and safety standards.

The role requires hands-on technical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and willingness to travel nationwide.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in P&C field testing, relay maintenance, or substation operations.
• Familiarity with protective relays (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens) and their software tools.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Proficiency with electrical/testing tools and basic relay testing procedures.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC control circuits, grounding, and communication systems.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and wiring of protection and control panels, relays, and related substation equipment.
• Assist or lead apparatus testing
• Perform functional testing, point-to-point checks, and verification of control circuits, alarms, and interlocks.
• Support commissioning and energization activities under supervision of P&C and commissioning engineers.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of protective relays, breakers, transformers, and SCADA systems.
• Operate and maintain test equipment such as relay test sets (Omicron, Doble, Megger) and insulation testers.
• Verify relay settings, logic, and tripping schemes against design documentation.
• Document test results, issues, and resolutions in field and commissioning reports.
• Follow all NEEC and client safety procedures, including LOTO and PPE use.
• Work with engineers, construction teams, and utility reps to ensure project success.

Skills

Electrical testing

Field work

Reading schematics

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree / technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Omicron relay test sets

Doble/Megger test equipment

SCADA/RTU systems

IEC 61850 / DNP3 knowledge

Job description

National Electrical Engineering Consultants (NEEC) seeks a Protection & Control (P&C) Technician to install, test, and maintain protection and automation systems in high-voltage substations across multiple project sites. You will support commissioning engineers and ensure equipment operates per design and safety standards.

The role requires hands-on technical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and willingness to travel nationwide.