Test Engineer - Protection & Control

On-Site role

Job Description:

• Anticipated Assignment Schedule: Ten hour days beginning at 6:30AM Monday - Thursday. Overtime is possible and can be required.
• We are seeking an entry-level Protection & Control Test Engineer to support the installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection and control systems used in electrical power substations.
• This position is ideal for recent Electrical Engineering graduates or early-career engineers interested in utility protection systems, substation equipment, and power system controls.

Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot protection and control relaying systems and associated equipment.
• Perform testing and calibration of protection and control relays and related devices.
• Install, program, and maintain protective relays and control equipment.
• Assist in creating and maintaining protection and control documentation.
• Support project leads with field assignments and engineering activities.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry standards, technologies, and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• 0–3 years of engineering experience or related experience.
• Basic understanding of AC and DC electrical systems and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment and the utility or industrial electrical environment is a plus.
• Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned APC office.

Work Environment:

• Position supports Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities within electrical substations.
• NERC/CIP access is required.
• PPE is required while working in substation environments.
• Employer will provide a hard hat and approved safety glasses.
• Candidate must provide EH-rated safety boots and wear 100% cotton clothing while working in substations.

High school diploma or equivalent.

• 4 year BS Engineering Degree (Electrical Preferred).
• 0-3 years experience in Engineering or similar role.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs.
• Experience with AC and DC systems.
• Successful candidate must live within a reasonable commute to the assigned APC office location.

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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