Test Engineer – Protection & Control (Substation Integration & Automation)

On-Site role

Job Description:

• Location: Primarily onsite and field-based.
• Travel: Local driving required to substations and project sites.
• We are seeking a Test Engineer I to join the Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services – Substation Integration & Automation (SIA) team.
• This position is ideal for an early-career Electrical Engineer with an interest in power systems, substation automation, SCADA, and industrial controls.
• The Test Engineer will support the commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of substation integration and automation equipment while ensuring projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Commission, test, troubleshoot, and maintain substation integration and SCADA equipment.
• Support Protection & Control field projects from planning through completion.
• Perform testing and verification of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), protective relays, and automation equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting communication networks and substation automation systems.
• Perform electrical measurements, system testing, and power system calculations.
• Utilize engineering tools and software to communicate with microprocessor-based devices.
• Work safely in electrical substation environments while following all safety procedures and standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and project teams to successfully complete field assignments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• 0–5 years of related engineering experience.
• Willingness to work primarily onsite and in the field.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to substations and project sites.

Preferred Experience:

• Commissioning and testing substation SCADA equipment.
• Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and microprocessor-based relay technology.
• Serial and Ethernet network communications.
• Substation relay protection and control systems.
• Industrial Control Systems (ICS), including PLCs, power generation controls, or industrial automation.
• Power system calculations and electrical measurements.
• AC and DC electrical systems.

Desired Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of substation safety practices and industrial electrical environments.
• Understanding of SCADA systems and control schemes.
• Familiarity with serial and Ethernet communication protocols.
• Knowledge of three-phase power calculations and measurements.
• Ability to communicate with microprocessor-based devices using engineering software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and other computer productivity tools.
• Experience using multimeters, hand tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Work Environment:

• Primarily field-based with regular work in electrical substations.
• Local driving between job sites is required.
• PPE is required while working in substations and other electrical environments.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in outdoor and industrial settings while following all safety procedures.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Electrical Engineering graduate or early-career engineer looking to build hands-on experience with utility power systems, substation automation, SCADA, protective relays, and industrial control systems in a field engineering environment.

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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