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PowerX is a multinational engineering and services firm specializing in power infrastructure lifecycle support, including protection and control systems, commissioning, NETA field services, and compliance across the United States and Canada.
The P&C Test Engineer II is a developing field professional responsible for executing assigned commissioning and testing scopes under the oversight of a Senior or Lead Test Engineer. This role bridges entry-level directed execution and Senior-level independence, with growing confidence in protection testing, drawing navigation, and safe work execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Execution:
- Execute relay protection testing tasks using industry-standard platforms (Doble, Omicron, RTS, SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista) under Senior/Lead oversight
- Perform relay input/output testing, analog-to-digital metering checks, and element pickup/timing tests with accurate documentation
- Execute CT and VT testing including ratio, polarity, phasing, and grounding verification on familiar configurations
- Perform breaker control circuit testing including trip path verification and functional tests
- Read and navigate one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and panel layouts with confidence on standard configurations
- Apply developing knowledge of AC/DC power system fundamentals, protection zones, overcurrent/differential protection concepts, instrument transformer behavior, and breaker control circuits
- Navigate relay manufacturer manuals and settings files to support assigned testing
- Begin connecting individual test results to broader protection schemes with coaching
Technical Development:
- Actively engage with POWERX Academy training material and protection theory study
- Develop test plans and task-level isolation plans for routine scopes with Senior/Lead review
- Review drawing packages prior to testing, identifying questions and inconsistencies
- Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized test records, redlines, and daily reports
- Study protection theory, relay platforms, and commissioning standards to accelerate progression
Team & Safety:
- Support other Test Engineers on assigned tasks, sharing developing knowledge
- Demonstrate a questioning attitude and seek to understand system behavior
- Communicate clearly and proactively regarding task status, observations, and concerns
- Maintain and promote a safety-first culture in all substation environments
- Adhere to LOTO procedures and switching boundaries with Senior/Lead verification on complex configurations
- Apply Human Performance Improvement (HPI) tools correctly on all tasks
- Perform live-dead-live checks independently on every task involving energized equipment
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, NERC CIP, utility requirements, and internal POWERX standards
- Escalate any safety concern or unexpected field condition immediately
Client Engagement:
- Maintain professional conduct in all client and operations interactions
- Communicate task status and observations clearly to Senior/Lead for project reporting
- Support Senior/Lead in preparing turnover documentation and commissioning packages
Required Attributes:
- Questioning attitude — seeks to understand the "why" behind each test, flags drawing inconsistencies, raises questions before work begins
- High attention to detail across wiring, test connections, settings file handling, and documentation
- Calm and methodical under outage windows and in energized substation environments up to 765kV
- Strong communication skills and proactive reporting
- Eagerness to learn and develop technical depth
- Customer-focused mentality and organizational discipline
- Adaptability across distribution and transmission environments, varied relay platforms, and travel as required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for test records and field reports
- Capable of following technical direction while beginning to exercise independent judgment on familiar configurations
Requirements:
- Minimum 1+ years of experience in high-voltage Protection & Control testing and commissioning (required)
- Familiarity with SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Westinghouse, or equivalent relay platforms (required)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology, or Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field experience (preferred)
- Experience commissioning substations from 12.5kV through 245kV (preferred)
- OSHA 30 certification (preferred)
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices (preferred)
- First Aid/CPR certification (preferred)
- Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements (preferred)
- Satisfactory background/MVR check and pre-employment drug test required
- Ability to work safely around energized electrical equipment and mechanical hazards
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to travel as required and work overtime/outage schedules
