Lead Protection & Controls Test Engineer
Core
Lead testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of transmission and distribution substation protection and control systems.
Role type
Senior IC protection & controls test engineer with leadership responsibilities
Builds
Reliable substation protection schemes, calibrated relay settings, verified SCADA/communications functionality, and standardized testing procedures
Domain
Electric utility infrastructure, power systems, industrial automation
Required skills
substation protection and control engineering, relay calibration, fault analysis, three-phase power systems, microprocessor-based protective relays, SCADA systems, RTAC installation, IEC 61850, OT/ICS cybersecurity principles, technical documentation, project management
Preferred skills
PE license, mentoring and training engineers, equipment selection and deployment, proposal development, business development
Technologies
SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, Siemens, OMICRON Test Universe, RTACs, SCADA, IEC 61850
Responsibilities
Lead field testing, commissioning, and startup of substation protection and control equipment; perform relay calibration and functional testing; diagnose complex protection and control issues; coordinate with clients, contractors, and engineering teams; develop standardized testing procedures and training curricula; mentor junior engineers; support business development and proposal development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership and mentorship duties