Job Description

Protection & Control Field Engineer/Technician

Job Requirements

Education Requirements:

• 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or
• 4-year BS Degree in Engineering Technology, or
• 2-year Technical Degree in Electrical Maintenance, or
• Equivalent applicable experience (e.g., Substation Electrician, Technician, Wireman, Electrician, etc.)

Experience:

• P&C Field Services experience preferred
• Experience in electric power utility transmission construction, maintenance, or operations
• Related substation experience in areas such as:
  • Protection & Control Applications
  • Substation Design and Construction
  • Major Equipment Maintenance
  • Project Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of 3-phase power systems, AC/DC Protection & Control Schemes, and Fault Analysis
• Familiarity with test equipment such as:
  • Voltmeters, Ammeters, Ohmmeters
  • Communication instruments
  • Computerized relay test sets
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills for collaboration across workgroups, including customers, field employees, and leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license required
• Participation in callout rotation and availability for outages/abnormal conditions outside of normal work hours
• Willingness to travel overnight as needed
• Safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment screenings for fitness for duty
• Physical ability to operate manual switches and work in a substation environment
• Must live in/near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable distance of the office location

Job Responsibilities and Behavioral Attributes

Key Responsibilities:

• Commission, test, maintain, and troubleshoot protective relaying, controls, and communication equipment associated with substations and transmission power lines
• Complete construction projects and substation routines without service interruptions, ensuring adherence to quality, schedule, and budget requirements
• Coordinate substation outages and commissioning activities with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Respond to trouble calls as needed
• Develop and implement safe and efficient work practices to prevent safety and operational incidents
• Follow formal written requirements and conduct job briefings to identify and mitigate risks
• Provide technical expertise in 3-phase power, relaying, SCADA, and substation testing techniques
• Safely and efficiently isolate hazards and damaged equipment during emergencies to restore service