Sr Protection and Control Field Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Engineering
Field/Service Technician, Electrical Engineering
Senior Protection & Control Engineer (Resident) - New England area
Location:
Northeastern United States (Preference given to candidates residing in New England)
Pay:Depends on Skills & Experience - when submitting your resume, please indicate your hourly (or salary) requirements and allow us to meet your requirements.
Schedule:4 x 10-Hour Workweek (Monday - Thursday)
Overtime opportunities may be available as approved and/or requested by our clients to support project schedules and outage requirements.
Benefits:- Company Vehicle Provided
- Per Diem
- Paid Hotel Accommodations (when applicable)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Work with some of the nation's leading electric utilities and power delivery clients
Powerserve Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Protection & Control Engineer (Resident) to support and lead highly technical Protection & Control field activities on utility substation projects throughout the Northeastern United States.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced P&C professional who enjoys working in the field, leading technical teams, interfacing directly with utility clients, and helping build a regional Protection & Control organization from the ground up.
The ideal candidate will reside in the New England region and possess a strong background in substation commissioning, relay testing, troubleshooting, protection systems, and field execution. This individual will play a key role in supporting major utility infrastructure projects while helping recruit, mentor, and develop future P&C Engineers and Technicians as our presence in the region continues to expand.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Lead and oversee Protection & Control field activities on utility substation projects.
- Coordinate and direct P&C Engineers, Technicians, and subcontractors during commissioning and testing activities.
- Perform and/or supervise relay testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and energization support.
- Interpret and review protection and control drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction packages.
- Perform point-to-point checks, functional testing, and system validation activities.
- Troubleshoot protection, control, communications, and SCADA systems.
- Support outage planning, switching coordination, and project execution activities.
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