Job Description

Position: P&C Field Services Technician (Protection & Control)
Location: Fully Remote / Nationwide Travel (up to 80%)

Role Overview Power Testing and Energization (PTE) team is seeking 20 experienced Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services Technicians to support high-voltage substation testing and commissioning projects across the U.S. Candidates can be located anywhere in the country — this is a road-based role with up to 80% travel including multi-day deployments.
Key Responsibilities

• Test and commission P&C systems on high-voltage substations (15 kV – 500 kV)
• Perform hands-on protective relay testing using Omicron CMC 256/356, Doble F6150, and similar test sets across SEL, GE, Basler, and Beckwith relay families
• Conduct control scheme testing, CT/PT circuit verification, settings uploads, and static/dynamic relay testing
• Lead tailgate safety meetings, daily JHAs, and regulatory compliance walkthroughs
• Coordinate on-site prep, testing logistics, and equipment deployment
• Document field activities using digital tools, field forms, and mobile applications
• Track calibration and maintenance logs for field equipment and vehicles

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with medium and high voltage electrical testing — circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation P&C systems
• Proven expertise with transmission, generation, or distribution protective relays (SEL, GE, Basler, Beckwith)
• Familiarity with NETA, IEEE, and NFPA testing standards
• Proficiency with testing software: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, AcSELerator Quickset
• Strong field documentation skills
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Ability to travel up to 80% and work in physically demanding outdoor environments
• High school diploma or equivalent required (degree not required)
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs independently / up to 100 lbs with assistance

Experience Range: 3–20 years Industries: Energy/Utilities, Electrical Equipment & Components Note: Candidates with Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150 experience — if they have those tools, they're likely qualified.  

 

Job Tags

Full time, Remote work

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