Protection & Control Field Engineer – REMOTE (20 Jobs)
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Job Category: Mechanical Job Type: Full Time Job Location: 100% REMOTE Job Salary: 120000-160000 Industry: Energy – Utilities Ideal Candidate: *** Will have pro
Salary
$140,000 per year
Location
United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Remote
Protection & Control Field Engineer – REMOTE (20 Jobs)
$140,000 per year
Job description
Job Category: Mechanical
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: 100% REMOTE
Job Salary: 120000-160000
Industry: Energy – Utilities
Ideal Candidate:
*** Will have proven heavy experience testing protection relay equipment on High-Voltage Substations **
Protection & Control (P&C) Field Testing and Commissioning Engineer:
Our client is hiring P&C Field Testing and Commissioning Engineers at multiple experience levels to support high-voltage substation projects across transmission, distribution, and generation environments. This is a travel-heavy field role (up to 80%) involving hands-on testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation of critical protection systems.
Responsibilities:
• Perform testing and commissioning of Protection & Control systems on high-voltage substations
• Conduct hands-on protective relay testing using > Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150
• Test relays including SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60, and similar
• Execute control scheme testing, CT/PT circuit verification, relay calibration, and static/dynamic testing
• Support Project Leads and Field Supervisors on active projects
• Complete Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and adhere to all safety requirements
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and logic diagrams
• Accurately record test data and produce formal field reports
• Manage clerical tasks including timecards, expenses, and project documentation
Required Experience:
• 5+ years in electrical field testing substations, including breakers, transformers, transformers systems
• Proficiency with SEL, GE, Basler, and Beckwith relay families
• Skilled in relay testing with Omicron or Doble test sets
• Experience with NETA, IEEE, NFPA, and other applicable industry standards
• Working knowledge across projects ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV
• Ability to test software: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, AcSELerator
Frequently asked questions
Is this job fully remote or do I need to be on-site?
This position is 100% remote but requires up to 80% travel to various project sites in California.
What kind of experience do I need for this Protection & Control Field Engineer role?
You need proven heavy experience testing protection relay equipment on high-voltage substations and strong knowledge of protection systems and field commissioning.
What are the main responsibilities of this role?
You will perform hands-on testing and commissioning of Protection & Control systems, conduct protective relay testing with specific test sets, verify control schemes, complete safety analyses, and manage project documentation.
What is the salary range for this job?
The salary range is USD 120,000-160,000 per year.
How much travel is expected for this position?
Up to 80% travel to various project sites is required.