Sr Protection and Control Field Engineer

Powerserve Technologies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle Provided

Per Diem

Paid Hotel Accommodations

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Powerserve Technologies is hiring a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to lead technical activities on utility substation projects across the Northeastern United States. The ideal candidate should possess over 7 years of experience in Protection & Control within the electric utility industry.

Key responsibilities include overseeing field activities, performing relay testing, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Flourishing in a leadership role, you will help build a skilled team while providing mentorship to junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of Protection & Control experience within the electric utility industry.
• Strong knowledge of utility substation protection and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings and protection schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Protection & Control field activities on utility substation projects.
• Perform and supervise relay testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and energization support.
• Serve as a primary technical interface with utility clients and project teams.

Skills

Protection & Control experience

Relay testing

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEL relay platforms

GE relay platforms

ABB relay platforms

Job description

Job Title

Senior Protection & Control Engineer (Resident) - New England area

Location

Northeastern United States (Preference given to candidates residing in New England)

Pay

Depends on Skills & Experience. When submitting your resume, please indicate your hourly (or salary) requirements and allow us to meet your requirements.

Schedule

4 x 10-Hour Workweek (Monday - Thursday)

Overtime opportunities may be available as approved and/or requested by our clients to support project schedules and outage requirements.

Benefits

• Company Vehicle Provided
• Per Diem
• Paid Hotel Accommodations (when applicable)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work with some of the nation's leading electric utilities and power delivery clients

About the Opportunity

Powerserve Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Protection & Control Engineer (Resident) to support and lead highly technical Protection & Control field activities on utility substation projects throughout the Northeastern United States.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced P&C professional who enjoys working in the field, leading technical teams, interfacing directly with utility clients, and helping build a regional Protection & Control organization from the ground up.

The ideal candidate will reside in the New England region and possess a strong background in substation commissioning, relay testing, troubleshooting, protection systems, and field execution. This individual will play a key role in supporting major utility infrastructure projects while helping recruit, mentor, and develop future P&C Engineers and Technicians as our presence in the region continues to expand.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Protection & Control field activities on utility substation projects.
• Coordinate and direct P&C Engineers, Technicians, and subcontractors during commissioning and testing activities.
• Perform and/or supervise relay testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and energization support.
• Interpret and review protection and control drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction packages.
• Perform point-to-point checks, functional testing, and system validation activities.
• Troubleshoot protection, control, communications, and SCADA systems.
• Support outage planning, switching coordination, and project execution activities.
• Serve as a primary technical interface with utility clients, project managers, engineers, and construction teams.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards, company procedures, and safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior engineers and technicians.
• Assist in developing and growing a highly skilled regional Protection & Control team.
• Support project planning, scheduling, manpower forecasting, and resource allocation activities.
• Prepare technical reports, commissioning documentation, and project closeout packages.

Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum 7+ years of Protection & Control experience within the electric utility industry.
• Strong knowledge of utility substation protection and control systems.
• Experience performing relay testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings and protection schematics.
• Experience leading field teams on utility substation projects.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout the Northeastern United States as required.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• NETA Certification.
• Experience with SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Schweitzer, Beckwith, or similar relay platforms.
• Experience supporting transmission and distribution substations.
• Previous experience managing crews and mentoring technical personnel.
• Existing relationships within the utility or power delivery industry.

Why Join Powerserve?

At Powerserve Technologies, we are committed to building a team of highly skilled professionals who take pride in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality solutions for our utility clients. This role offers the opportunity to become a key leader within our growing organization and help shape the future of our Protection & Control services throughout the Northeastern United States.

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where your technical expertise, leadership abilities, and industry knowledge can make a lasting impact, we'd like to speak with you.