P&C Lead Test Engineer

We are currently seeking an experienced Protection & Controls (P&C) Lead to join a growing team supporting major Mission Critical, Data Center, Power Distribution, and Electrical Infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced P&C professional who enjoys a combination of field leadership, electrical testing, commissioning, relay protection, troubleshooting, and project execution and wants to take on a larger leadership role within a growing organization.

The Opportunity

The P&C Lead will serve as a senior technical and field leader responsible for overseeing protection and controls testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project execution across power distribution and mission-critical electrical systems.

You will work closely with project managers, engineers, electrical testing teams, commissioning personnel, contractors, and clients to ensure electrical systems are installed, tested, commissioned, and energized safely and according to project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead P&C testing and commissioning activities on Mission Critical, Data Center, Utility, and Power Distribution projects.
• Perform and oversee testing of protective relays, switchgear, breakers, transformers, CTs/PTs, and associated control systems.
• Develop and execute testing procedures, commissioning plans, and field documentation.
• Perform relay testing, functional testing, trip testing, secondary injection, control circuit verification, and protection system commissioning.
• Review electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, relay settings, wiring diagrams, and test documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex protection, control, and electrical system issues in the field.
• Lead and mentor P&C technicians and electrical testing personnel.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, commissioning, and project management teams to resolve technical issues and maintain project schedules.
• Interface directly with clients, utilities, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure testing and commissioning activities are performed safely and in accordance with applicable standards and project requirements.
• Assist with project planning, manpower requirements, scheduling, equipment requirements, and field execution.
• Review test results and ensure accurate completion of commissioning and turnover documentation.
• Support energization, startup, and final commissioning activities for critical electrical infrastructure.

Ideal Background

• 5+ years of experience in Protection & Controls, Relay Testing, Electrical Testing, or Commissioning.
• Strong experience with power distribution systems, substations, switchgear, protective relays, and electrical protection systems.
• Experience with Mission Critical / Data Center projects is highly preferred.
• NETA certification is strongly preferred, particularly NETA III or NETA IV.
• Experience with relay test equipment such as OMICRON, Doble, Megger, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of protective relay schemes, CT/PT circuits, breaker controls, trip circuits, and protection systems.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical drawings.
• Experience leading field personnel and coordinating testing activities on complex projects.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, engineers, contractors, and project leadership.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Why Consider the Opportunity?

This is a high-visibility leadership position with significant exposure to large-scale Mission Critical and Power Distribution projects. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility across field operations, project execution, client relationships, and technical leadership.

Competitive compensation | Benefits | Per Diem | Travel/Relocation Assistance | Long-Term Leadership Opportunities

If you have a strong background in P&C, relay testing, electrical commissioning, NETA, substations, or Mission Critical power infrastructure, I'd be interested in connecting.

📩 Please reach out directly or send me your resume for additional details.