P&C Lead Test Engineer
On-siteMidland, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead advanced testing, commissioning, and operational validation of protection and control systems across transmission, distribution, and generation substations up to 500kV. Perform and oversee relay protection testing using platforms like Doble, Omicron, and SEL AcSELerator while validating complete protection schemes including line, transformer, bus, and breaker failure systems. Interpret oscillography, sequence components, and fault behavior to troubleshoot abnormal conditions, and develop comprehensive test plans, isolation strategies, and Job Hazard Analyses. Mentor developing Test Engineers in field execution and system understanding while serving as the primary technical interface with clients to communicate project status and operational risks. Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols, OSHA standards, and utility requirements during energization and restoration efforts in high-pressure environments.
Required Qualifications
- Must have a satisfactory background/MVR check.
- Must pass a pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug test.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in high-voltage Protection & Control testing and commissioning, required.
- Experience with SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Westinghouse, or equivalent relay platforms, required.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology, or an Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field experience preferred.
- Experience commissioning substations from 12.5kV through 765kV preferred.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices is preferred.
- First Aid / CPR certification preferred.
- Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements preferred.
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