• Industry: Energy – Utilities
• Location: 100% Remote, U.S. Nationwide
• Travel: Extensive (up to 80%)
• Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

Our client is a premier engineering and environmental consulting firm providing integrated, multi discipline solutions across the power and energy sectors. We are at the forefront of the energy transition, delivering expertise in power generation (including renewables), high-voltage transmission, and distribution systems. Joining us means leveraging global resources to deliver innovative solutions and enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure.

Role Overview:

We are seeking multiple experienced and dedicated Protection & Control (P&C) Field Testing and Commissioning Engineers to support high-voltage substation projects across the transmission, distribution, and generation environments nationwide.

This role is ideal for highly skilled professionals with a proven track record of heavy travel experience and deep expertise in the hands-on testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of complex protective relay equipment on high-voltage substations. This is a critical field position requiring up to 80% domestic travel.

Key Responsibilities:

The P&C Field Testing Engineer is responsible for the full lifecycle testing and commissioning of substation P&C systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

• P&C System Testing: Perform comprehensive testing and commissioning of Protection & Control systems on high-voltage substations (ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV).
• Protective Relay Expertise: Conduct detailed, hands-on protective relay testing using specialized equipment, including Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150.
• Device Proficiency: Test, configure, and troubleshoot a wide range of relays, including, but not limited to: SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60, and similar families (SEL, GE, Basler, Beckwith).
• Commissioning: Execute control scheme testing, current transformer (CT) and potential transformer (PT) circuit verification, relay calibration, and static/dynamic testing.
• Documentation & Reporting: Accurately record all test data and produce formal field reports, project documentation, timecards, and expense reports.
• Safety & Compliance: Complete Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and strictly adhere to all client, company, and industry safety requirements, ensuring compliance with NETA, IEEE, NFPA, and other applicable standards.
• Technical Support: Read, interpret, and troubleshoot using complex electrical drawings, schematics, and logic diagrams to resolve issues and support Project Leads and Field Supervisors.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of direct, hands-on experience in electrical field testing of high-voltage substations, including testing of breakers, transformers, and full P&C systems.
• Relay Testing Mastery: Demonstrated proficiency in protective relay testing using industry-standard test sets (specifically Omicron or Doble).
• Software Skills: Working knowledge of protective relay testing software, such as ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, or AcSELerator.
• Technical Breadth: Working knowledge across high-voltage projects, specifically those ranging from 15 kV up to 500 kV.
• Mobility: Must be able and willing to travel up to 80% of the time, often on short notice, to project sites nationwide.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and collaboration with field and engineering teams.

Application Process:

I look forward to receiving your application! Once submitted, we will review it and consider your fit against other candidates in the process. We strive to ensure an efficient process, though there may occasionally be delays.

About Sperton:

Sperton USA is part of Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.