Senior Field Engineer, Protection & Control (P&C)

BG Power Advisors; United States; Remote; USD 68,880 - 117,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck and full travel reimbursement

Excellent pay for your experience

Opportunity to work on major substation projects

Job summary

A leading EPC company is hiring a Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Field Engineer to test and commission high-voltage substations across the US. This role offers competitive pay ($50–$85/hr) and the opportunity to work with top-tier equipment and a dedicated technical team. Candidates should have extensive experience with electrical systems and be comfortable working on systems up to 500 kV. Full-time positions require travel flexibility, as engineers will need to cover their local markets.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience testing medium and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Solid knowledge of protective relays.
• Comfortable working on systems up to 500 kV.

Responsibilities

• Test and commission protection & control systems on high-voltage substations.
• Perform hands-on relay testing using Omicron or Doble test sets.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

Skills

Testing medium and high-voltage electrical systems

Knowledge of protective relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, GE)

Relay calibration and control scheme testing

Communication and documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Omicron software

Doble software

Test Universe

ENOSERV RTS

AcSELerator

Job description

Base Pay Range

$50.00/hr - $85.00/hr

Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Field Engineer

We’re hiring for Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Field Engineers ready to hit the road and take on hands‑on testing and commissioning work at high‑voltage substations. These are Full‑Time positions with a top International EPC company and are hiring in multiple markets across the US.

You’ll get to work with top‑notch equipment, collaborate with a solid technical team, and take ownership of your projects from start to finish.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Test and commission protection & control systems on high‑voltage substations.
• Perform hands‑on relay testing using Omicron or Doble test sets (think SEL and GE relays).
• Support project leads and field supervisors out in the field.
• Complete safety paperwork (JHAs) and keep a clean record of all test results.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Take care of basic admin stuff — timecards, expense reports, and project updates.

What You’ll Bring

• 5–10 years of experience testing medium and high‑voltage electrical systems.
• Solid knowledge of protective relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, GE).
• Experience with relay calibration, control scheme testing, and CT/PT circuit testing.
• Familiarity with Omicron and Doble software (Test Universe, ENOSERV RTS, AcSELerator, etc.).
• Working knowledge of NETA, IEEE, and NFPA standards.
• Comfortable working on systems up to 500 kV.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Able to pass drug/alcohol, background, and MVR checks.
• Can lift 50+ lbs and handle long field days safely.

Bonus Points If You Have

• A bachelor’s or associate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience testing electromechanical relays and commissioning CTs, CCVTs, PLCs, DC systems, or batteries.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850 protocol.

Why You’ll Like It Here

• Excellent pay for your experience.
• Company truck and full travel reimbursement.
• Chance to work on major substation projects across the region.
• Never stuck in one place — every week brings something new.

Location

• Can be located anywhere in the US. Flexibility to be based anywhere in your state and willing to travel 80% of the time to cover your home market.

Compensation

• $50–$85/hr depending on qualifications and experience.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Engineering Services, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Utilities