Protection & Controls Engineer # 26-11841

US Tech Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a Test Engineer P&C 1 for our Protection & Control Field Services Substation Integration & Automation group in Birmingham, AL. This contract role requires 0-5 years of related experience and an accredited bachelor's degree in engineering, with on-site field duties.

You will commission, test, and troubleshoot substation SCADA equipment, plan projects, and perform calculations while following safety protocols to meet schedules. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (accredited).
• 0–5 years of related experience.
• On-site field role in Substation Integration & Automation (SIA).

Responsibilities

• Commission, test, and troubleshoot substation integration and SCADA equipment.
• Plan and complete projects safely, efficiently, accurately and on schedule.
• Work primarily on site and in the field.

Skills

Safety practices

SCADA system operation

Serial Ethernet comms

3‑phase power calculations

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Multimeter usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

$45-$50 per hour

Birmingham, AL

Contract

Duration: 18 Months

Job Description:

• This job assignment will be in the Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services Substation Integration & Automation (SIA) group.

• The Test Engineer P&C 1 position requires 0-5 years of related experience and an accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Job responsibilities include commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting substation integration and SCADA equipment, planning, and completing projects safely, efficiently, accurately and on schedule.

• This position is primarily on site and in the field.

Experience:

• Experience commissioning and testing substation SCADA equipment.

• Experience or training in microprocessor (IED) technology.

• Experience or training in serial and ethernet network communications.

• Experience performing power system calculations and measurements.

• Experience with substation relay protection and control equipment.

• Experience with industrial control systems (PLCs, generation plant controls, industrial plant controls).

• Experience with basic AC & DC electrical systems.

Skillsets:

• Knowledge of safe work practices in substation or industrial environments.

• Knowledge of control schemes and SCADA system operation.

• Knowledge of serial and ethernet communication software and protocols.

• Knowledge of 3-phase power calculations and measurements.

• Ability to use a computer to communicate with other microprocessor devices.

• Ability to use spreadsheets and other computer productivity tools.

• Ability to use a multimeter and hand tools in an electrical environment.

• Ability to work with others as a team member.

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Education:

• Accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.

Additional Qualifications:

Note: The successful candidate will be required to provide their own transportation, driving to and from various substation locations across the state on a daily basis. Mileage will be reimbursed minus commute.

PPE Required:

FR clothing and/or 100% cotton, safety glasses with side shields, steel toe boots, and hard hat.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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