Title: Test Engineer P&C I – Protection & Control
Client: Georgia Power
Location: Atlanta, GA
Contract: 3 Years
Experience: 3–7 Years
On-Call: 24/7 when assigned on-call rotation

Job Summary

We are seeking a Test Engineer P&C I to support testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and reliability of Protection & Control (P&C) systems across Georgia Power facilities.

This is a field-intensive role requiring approximately 75% outdoor work and 25% office work. The position includes statewide travel, on-call coverage, overtime, and work involving energized medium-voltage equipment.

Candidates must be comfortable working in demanding field environments and traveling on short notice for overnight, weekend, holiday, or multi-week assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute detailed test plans for Protection & Control systems.

Validate P&C system performance, safety, and reliability against specified requirements.

Implement testing procedures, tools, and methodologies for different operating conditions.

Perform testing and troubleshooting of electrical protection and control equipment.

Analyze test data to identify deviations, anomalies, and performance issues.

Prepare detailed test reports, findings, and recommendations.

Recommend modifications and improvements based on testing results.

Support troubleshooting and diagnostic activities in the field.

Collaborate with design engineers, technical teams, plant personnel, and vendors.

Maintain and calibrate test equipment and apparatus.

Ensure testing activities comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and quality procedures.

Maintain detailed documentation of test protocols, results, analyses, and corrective actions.

Participate in continuous improvement of testing methods and procedures.

Stay current with advancements in P&C technologies and testing practices.

Develop and write switching orders.

Perform circuit switching using appropriate hot-line tools.

Work on energized equipment in enclosed and below-grade environments.

Support medium-voltage equipment in the 4 kV to 25 kV range.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should meet the applicable education and experience requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with 3–7 years of related experience, or

Associate degree or higher in an applicable technical discipline such as:

Electrical Technology

Mechanical Technology

Electromechanical Technology

Mechatronics

Industrial Systems

Engineering Technology

Related technical field

Additional requirements include:

Experience with electrical testing, Protection & Control, substations, or related power systems.

Strong electrical troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and testing procedures.

Strong documentation and report-writing skills.

Ability to work safely around energized electrical equipment.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to build effective relationships with plant personnel, engineers, contractors, and vendors.

Travel & On-Call Requirements

Must be available 24/7 during assigned on-call weeks.

On-call rotation is approximately one week every 10 weeks.

Must be available to travel on short notice.

Work may be performed throughout Georgia,

Approximately 75% field/outdoor work

Approximately 25% office work

Work may involve enclosed or below-grade spaces.

Position requires work around energized electrical equipment.

Work involves medium-voltage systems ranging from approximately 4 kV to 25 kV.

Preferred Qualifications

Utility or electric power industry experience.

Protection & Control testing experience.

Substation testing or commissioning experience.

Experience with protective relays and associated control systems.

Experience writing switching orders.

Experience performing medium-voltage switching.

Familiarity with electrical test equipment and calibration procedures.

Previous experience supporting field commissioning or maintenance activities.

Key Skills

Protection & Control | P&C | Electrical Testing | Substations | Protective Relays | Commissioning | Medium Voltage | Switching Orders | Electrical Troubleshooting | Test Plans | Test Equipment | 4kV–25kV Systems | Field Engineering | Power Systems | Utility Operations | Georgia Power