Test Engineer – Protection & Control (P&C)

On-Site role

Job Description:

• We are seeking a qualified Test Engineer – Protection & Control (P&C) to develop, execute, and manage comprehensive testing activities for Protection & Control systems.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience validating the performance, safety, and reliability of electrical systems against established technical and industry standards.
• This role involves developing test plans, performing hands-on testing, analyzing results, troubleshooting system issues, and collaborating with design engineers, technical teams, plant personnel, and external vendors to ensure system quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute detailed test plans to validate the performance, safety, and reliability of Protection & Control (P&C) systems against specified requirements.
• Implement and manage testing procedures, tools, and methodologies to ensure thorough evaluation of P&C systems under various operating conditions and scenarios.
• Collaborate with design engineers, developers, and product managers to understand system functionality and establish appropriate test criteria.
• Analyze test data, identify performance deviations, anomalies, and potential issues, and provide detailed findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Recommend modifications, enhancements, and updates to P&C systems based on testing results and performance analysis.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with applicable regulatory standards, industry best practices, and organizational quality assurance procedures.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation covering test plans, procedures, results, technical analysis, and recommendations.
• Participate in troubleshooting and diagnostic activities to identify and resolve issues discovered during testing.
• Work closely with technical teams to investigate problems and implement effective solutions.
• Maintain, inspect, and calibrate testing equipment and instruments to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry developments, and best practices related to Protection & Control systems.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with plant personnel, design engineering teams, and external vendors.

Required Qualifications & Education:

• Associate degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Systems, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• For the Test Engineer P&C 1 level: 3–7 years of relevant professional experience and an accredited bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, testing methodologies, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
• Ability to analyze test results, identify technical issues, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Work Schedule, Travel & On-Call Requirements:

• On-Call Availability: Must be available 24/7 during assigned on-call rotations, typically one week at a time, approximately every 10 weeks.
• Overtime: Paid overtime is provided for applicable additional working hours.
• Travel Requirements: Statewide travel is required, and candidates must be willing to travel on short notice for extended periods.
• Travel may involve overnight stays, weekends, holidays, or assignments lasting multiple weeks.
• Work Environment: Approximately 75% field/outdoor work and 25% office-based work.
• Must be comfortable working with energized electrical equipment in enclosed, below-grade spaces.
• Responsibilities include preparing switching orders and using hot-line tools to perform circuit switching on medium-voltage electrical equipment ranging from 4 kV to 25 kV.

Potential Work Locations:
Candidates may be assigned to any of the following locations across Georgia:

• Atlanta
• Savannah
• Valdosta
• Macon
• Columbus
• Augusta
• Athens
• Gainesville
• Waycross

About us:
At our organization, we take our mission and values to heart! We are on a mission to offer more and better jobs all over the world! Our goal is to care for you while you care for our clients and get you paid the highest pay possible. All our associates working with us are expected to embrace our RACE values: R - Results Matter, A- Approachable, C - Care, and E - Emergency i.e. work with a sense of urgency.

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