Electrical Engineer - Substation

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  • Full-Time
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Job Description:

Job Title – Protection & Control (P&C) Field Testing Engineer

Location – 100% Remote (20 Openings) with up to 80% travel

Base Salary – $120,000 – $160,000

JOB# 83413010

Industry: Energy – Utilities

Job Category: Engineering

Employment Type – Full Time

Position Overview:

The Protection & Control (P&C) Field Testing Engineer performs testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation of critical protection systems on high-voltage substations. This travel-intensive role supports transmission, distribution, and generation projects while ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high-voltage substations
  • Conduct hands-on protective relay testing using Omicron CMC 256 or 356 or Doble F6150
  • Test relays including SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60, and similar devices
  • Execute control scheme testing, CT and PT circuit verification, relay calibration, and static and dynamic testing
  • Support Project Leads and Field Supervisors on active projects
  • Complete Job Hazard Analysis and adhere to all safety requirements
  • Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and logic diagrams
  • Accurately record test data and produce formal field reports
  • Manage clerical tasks including timecards, expenses, and project documentation

Qualifications

    Field Experience:
    5+ years of experience in electrical field testing of substations including breakers, transformers, and transformer systems

    Relay Systems Expertise:
    Proficiency with SEL, GE, Basler, and Beckwith relay families

    Testing Equipment Skills:
    Skilled in relay testing using Omicron or Doble test sets

    Standards and Compliance Knowledge:
    Experience with NETA, IEEE, NFPA, and other applicable industry standards

    Voltage Range Exposure:
    Working knowledge of projects ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV

    Software Proficiency:
    Ability to use ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator

How to Apply

Submit resume, JD transcripts, and clearance to PK Daigo, Managing Director & Global Strategist at KI Executive Group
[email protected] or WhatsApp +1-670-286-3010