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Protection & Control Technician

Location:
Texas, United States
Salary:
Competitive
Job Type:
Contract
Date Posted:
1 day ago
Expiry Date:
09/08/2026
Job Ref:
BH-126619
Start Date:
11/05/2026
Contact:
Josh Fortune
Contact Email:
josh.fortune@earthstreamglobal.com
Specialism:
Transmission & Distribution
Protection & Controls Technician (Substation Testing & Commissioning)

Location: Nationwide (U.S. – 100% Travel)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Protection & Controls (P&C) Technician to support substation testing and commissioning projects across the United States. This role is fully travel-based and requires extensive fieldwork supporting new construction, upgrades, and maintenance of high-voltage substations.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in relay testing, control systems, and commissioning activities within utility or EPC environments and be comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced field conditions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems in substations (up to 765kV or as applicable)
  • Conduct functional testing of protective relays, including SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, and other OEM devices
  • Execute end-to-end commissioning activities, including:
    • Point-to-point wiring checks
    • Control circuit verification
    • SCADA and communications testing
    • Breaker timing and functional checks
  • Interpret and work from schematics, wiring diagrams, and logic drawings
  • Perform relay settings verification and implementation
  • Carry out troubleshooting and diagnostics on P&C systems, resolving issues efficiently in the field
  • Support energization and system turn-over activities
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, company procedures, and client requirements
  • Document testing results, produce commissioning reports, and maintain accurate field records
  • Collaborate with project engineers, utility clients, and field teams to deliver projects on schedule
Required Qualifications
  • 3 years of experience in protection & controls, substation testing, or commissioning
  • Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field
  • Experience working with major utilities or EPC contractors
  • Hands-on experience with protective relay testing equipment
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Substation protection schemes (line, transformer, bus, feeder protection)
    • Electrical fundamentals and power systems
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and relay logic
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively (100%)
  • Strong commitment to safety practices and procedures


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