Senior P&C Field Technician - Substations & SCADA Oversight

RMS Energy; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits

401(k) match

Top-tier equipment

Per diem travel

Education support

Generous PTO

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RMS Energy seeks a Lead P&C Field Technician to oversee relay construction and testing within a utility environment, ensuring safety, quality, and project execution. This field-based oversight role focuses on implementation rather than performing every test.

You’ll coordinate testing activities, mentor technicians, and work with engineers and project managers to deliver reliable protection and control systems across substations and critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commissioning, protection & control testing, and relay calibration.
• 5+ years leading field execution, coordinating testing plans, and mentoring technicians.
• Extensive experience with P&C system integration, panel checkout, pilot channels (fiber, power line carrier, etc.), and SCADA systems.
• Hands-on experience with data/SER/Fault recording and substation automation equipment.
• Strong knowledge of three-phase power systems and related protection schemes.
• Proficiency with substation test equipment, tools, and testing software.
• Skilled in interpreting wiring diagrams, single-line drawings, and elementary schematics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor work to ensure compliance with client safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, work plans, and overall construction progress.
• Conduct and document EH&S audits and verify adherence to safe work practices.
• Participate in and support pre-job and post-job briefings to promote safe and effective work execution
• Oversee field testing and maintenance on substation equipment, including relays, pilot channel systems, SCADA inputs, alarms, function switches, and protection schemes
• Commission new substations and perform upgrades, troubleshooting, and validation of relaying and communications systems
• Plan, coordinate, and execute testing activities on schedule and according to safety and quality standards
• Support junior field personnel and collaborate with engineers and project managers
• Interpret schematics and wiring diagrams; apply company and client-specific test procedures
• Ensure all site activities meet operational and safety standards
• Document test results and field service reports accurately and on time
• Communicate clearly with internal teams, clients, and control centers throughout project execution

Skills

P&C system integration

SCADA systems

Relay calibration

Field leadership

Electrical testing

Wiring diagrams

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Substation test equipment

Power line carrier equipment

Job description

RMS Energy seeks a Lead P&C Field Technician to oversee relay construction and testing within a utility environment, ensuring safety, quality, and project execution. This field-based oversight role focuses on implementation rather than performing every test.

You’ll coordinate testing activities, mentor technicians, and work with engineers and project managers to deliver reliable protection and control systems across substations and critical infrastructure.