P&C Test Engineer
On-siteKalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Perform field testing including relay protection, breaker, transformer, and instrument transformer testing across the Southern U.S. Execute end-to-end verification of relay logic and trip paths while reviewing scopes of work and drawings. Develop detailed procedures, checkout summaries, and commissioning plans. Compile test results into professional reports, submit lessons learned, and ensure proper equipment storage. Assist other departments with subject matter expertise and contribute to safety and operational procedure improvements. Complete annual training events and participate in recruiting activities. Maintain technical progression and network with peers to identify continual improvement opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Must have a satisfactory background/MVR check.
- Must pass a pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug test.
- 1- 3 years' experience in the electrical testing industry with a focus on working with protection and control equipment, RTU's, and telecom with HV utility, co-op, power generation, federal, or municipal clients.
- High School diploma/G.E.D., Associates degree or Trade/Technical school degree.
- Experience with transmission and distribution relays include SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse.
- Experience with substation RTU's, communication processors, and telecom equipment for both brownfield and greenfield projects.
- Experienced with scoping, scheduling, and budgeting process for protection and control, RTU, and telecom projects for both internal and external entities.
- Experience with project management of protection and control teams working in HV substations for utility clients.
- Familiar with NERC CIP requirements.
- Ability to work safely around electrical and mechanical hazards.
- Potential exposure to various conditions, including dirt, heat, fumes, smoke, water, noise, vibration, grease, oil, and dust.
- Ability and willingness to work occasional overtime as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- May require occasional travel.
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