Protection & Control Technician

Taurus Industrial Group, LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Travel opportunities

Career growth

Safety & technical excellence culture

Job summary

Taurus Industrial Group, LLC in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Lead Protection & Control (P&C) Technician/Engineer to lead field testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities for substations and SCADA integration projects across transmission and distribution systems.

This role requires hands-on relay testing, mentoring junior technicians, and effective customer interface to drive projects safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Protection & Control testing and commissioning experience.
• Strong understanding of utility substations and power systems.
• Experience with transmission and distribution systems preferred.
• SCADA integration and RTU commissioning experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead P&C testing and commissioning activities on utility and industrial substations.
• Perform acceptance testing, maintenance testing, and troubleshooting of protective relays and control systems.
• Read and interpret three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and AC/DC drawings.
• Test and commission RELAY brands (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Beckwith, Basler).
• Manage field crews and coordinate with customers, EPC contractors, and engineers.
• Develop and review test plans, switching procedures, and commissioning reports.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and customer safety standards.
• Support outage planning and emergency response work as needed.
• Travel to project sites throughout the region.

Skills

Relay testing

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Customer interfacing

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or technical training

Tools

Doble

Omicron

Megger

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Protection & Control (P&C;) Technician / Engineer to support utility, industrial, renewable, and EPC projects across transmission and distribution systems. This individual will lead field testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities for substations, relay protection systems, switchgear, and SCADA integration projects.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with hands‑on relay testing and commissioning experience who can mentor junior technicians, interface with customers, and drive projects safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead P&C; testing and commissioning activities on utility and industrial substations
• Perform acceptance testing, maintenance testing, and troubleshooting of protective relays and control systems
• Read and interpret three‑line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and AC/DC elementary drawings
• Test and commission SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Beckwith, and Basler relays
• Manage field crews and coordinate with customers, EPC contractors, and engineers
• Develop and review test plans, switching procedures, and commissioning reports
• Ensure compliance with NERC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and customer safety standards
• Support outage planning and emergency response work as needed
• Travel to project sites throughout the region

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Protection & Control testing and commissioning experience
• Strong understanding of utility substations and power systems
• Experience with transmission and distribution systems preferred
• Proficient with relay test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, and Megger
• Ability to troubleshoot complex protection and control systems
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in the field
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel

Preferred Experience

• Electrical Engineering degree or technical training
• SCADA integration and RTU commissioning experience
• Experience leading crews or managing field projects
• Utility or renewable energy experience

What We Offer

• Per diem and travel opportunities
• Career growth with a rapidly expanding organization
• Exposure to utility, industrial, renewable, and EPC projects
• Strong team‑oriented culture focused on safety and technical excellence