Job Description
Job Description
Position: Test Engineer – Protection & Control (P&C)
Location: 206 West Railroad Street, Headland AL, 36345
Duration: 1 Year
Client: Alabama Power
Position Overview
The Test Engineer – Protection & Control (P&C) supports the installation, testing, calibration, and maintenance of protection and control systems used in power substations. This entry-level engineering role is ideal for candidates with a strong electrical engineering foundation who are seeking hands-on experience in utility substation environments.
The position requires a solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, relay logic, PLC systems, and substation protection equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Protection & Control Testing
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot protection and control relaying systems
- Perform calibration and functional testing of protection relays and associated devices
- Install, program, and maintain microprocessor relays
- Support commissioning and testing activities in substations
Technical Systems & Equipment
Work with systems including:
- Microprocessor relays
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Sensors
- Pumps and motors
- AC and DC control systems
Documentation & Compliance
- Assist in developing and maintaining protection and control documentation
- Participate in process hazard analyses (PHA)
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations
- Maintain awareness of current industry trends and best practices
Field Support
- Assist project leads with field assignments
- Support troubleshooting and outage response activities as needed
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
- 0–3 years of related engineering experience
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs
- Experience with AC and DC systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Must live within a reasonable commute to the assigned APC office location