Senior Field Engineer, Protection & Control; P&C

Base Pay Range

$50.00/hr - $85.00/hr

We’re hiring for Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Field Engineers ready to hit the road and take on hands‑on testing and commissioning work at high‑voltage substations. These are Full‑Time positions with a top International EPC company and are hiring in multiple markets across the US.

You’ll get to work with top‑notch equipment, collaborate with a solid technical team, and take ownership of your projects from start to finish.

• Test and commission protection & control systems on high‑voltage substations.
• Perform hands‑on relay testing using Omicron or Doble test sets (think SEL and GE relays).
• Support project leads and field supervisors out in the field.
• Complete safety paperwork (JHAs) and keep a clean record of all test results.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Take care of basic admin stuff — timecards, expense reports, and project updates.

• 5–10 years of experience testing medium and high‑voltage electrical systems.
• Solid knowledge of protective relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, GE).
• Experience with relay calibration, control scheme testing, and CT/PT circuit testing.
• Familiarity with Omicron and Doble software (Test Universe, ENOSERV RTS, AcSELerator, etc.).
• Working knowledge of NETA, IEEE, and NFPA standards.
• Comfortable working on systems up to 500 kV.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Able to pass drug/alcohol, background, and MVR checks.
• Can lift 50+ lbs and handle long field days safely.

• A bachelor’s or associate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience testing electromechanical relays and commissioning CTs, CCVTs, PLCs, DC systems, or batteries.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850 protocol.

• Excellent pay for your experience.
• Company truck and full travel reimbursement.
• Chance to work on major substation projects across the region.
• Never stuck in one place — every week brings something new.

• Can be located anywhere in the US. Flexibility to be based anywhere in your state and willing to travel 80% of the time to cover your home market.

• $50–$85/hr depending on qualifications and experience.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering Services, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Utilities