Senior P&C Field Engineer

  • POWER Engineers
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Full Time
Senior P&C Field Engineer**

Location **Albuquerque**

Secondary Locations

Job Code **18538**

\# of openings **2**

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**Senior PTE P&C Engineer**

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, we strive to create an environment where our field teams operate safely, delivering excellent technical service, leading to a high degree of client satisfaction. We share lessons learned and keep our safety and technical skills sharp through training and application. If you are interested in a long-term engagement with a high-performing team, please send us your resume.

**Roles and Responsibilities**

+ Perform testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations

+ Perform on-site hands-on protective relay testing using relay test sets such as Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150. Examples of relays to be tested are SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60 among others.

+ Technical and safety development

+ Support Project Lead or Field Supervisor on projects

+ Perform Job Hazard Analysis JHA

+ Accurately document test results and produce field reports in the requested format

+ Read and understand electrical drawings and schematics

+ Perform clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports, and project reports

**Required Education/Experience**

+ A Bachelor of Science in Engineering; preferably electrical, or electrical technology.

+ Five to ten (5-10) years of professional experience in the electrical testing industry, including experience in medium and high voltage circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation protection and controls testing

+ Demonstrable expertise on transmission, generation, and distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families) and protective schemes

+ Technical skills related to protective relays include relay calibration utilizing test sets/measuring devices such as Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150, control scheme testing, testing of the sensing CT/PT circuits, ability to upload settings to microprocessor relays, and static & dynamic testing of microprocessor-based protective relays

+ Proven experience with Electrical Field Testing standards, practices, and procedures such as NETA, IEEE, NFPA applicable standards

+ Demonstrable knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays, and circuit breakers

+ Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

+ Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills, and the ability to perform mathematical calculations

+ Working knowledge of computer systems and microprocessors or relay software and project environment skills

+ Demonstrable expertise in the use of the latest computer controlled solid-state test equipment (Automated protective relay test equipment such as Omicron or Doble)

+ Technical software for testing purposes and data review: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator Quickset

+ Administrative software: MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

+ Experienced in managing electrical drawings

+ Ability to meet minimum insurability standards based on a Motor Vehicle Report

+ Ability to pass drug and alcohol test

+ Ability to pass seven (7) year background check

+ Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 50+lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation

+ Must be willing to travel (up to 80%)

**Desired Education/Experience**

+ Experience testing and troubleshooting electromechanical relays

+ Experience testing and commissioning electrical equipment on high voltage substations such as CTs, CCVTs, PLC systems, and DC systems including batteries and battery chargers

+ Experience in testing IEC 61850 protocol

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSPs 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, youll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the worlds most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

+ Medical/Dental/Vision

+ Paid Holidays

+ Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

+ Voluntary Life Insurance

+ 401K

+ Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

+ Maternity and Paternity Leave

+ New Dads and Moms Benefit program

+ Fertility Benefits

+ Gender affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

**POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.**

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Job ID: 487322610
Originally Posted on: 7/30/2025

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