Test Engineer P&C 1 4P/503

4P Consulting
  • Montgomery, Alabama
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Test Engineer – Protection & Control (P&C)
    Location- Montgomery, AL
    Contract- 1Year
    Client- Alabama Power

     

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a Test Engineer – Protection & Control (P&C) with 0–3 years of experience to support the installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection and control systems used in power substations. This role is ideal for early-career engineers looking to build hands-on experience in electrical power systems, protection relays, and control technologies.

    The engineer will apply electrical engineering fundamentals and computer-based tools to ensure reliable operation of protection and control equipment, including microprocessor relays, PLCs, sensors, motors, and associated systems.

    Key Duties & Responsibilities

    • Install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot protection and control relaying systems and associated devices

    • Perform calibration and testing of protection and control relays and related equipment

    • Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining protection and control documentation

    • Support assigned project leads with field activities and testing assignments

    • Install, program, configure, and maintain P&C relays and devices

    • Participate in process hazard analyses (PHA) and safety reviews

    • Read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

    • Maintain awareness of current industry standards, technologies, and best practices

    • Follow safety procedures and quality standards during field and testing activities

    Required Skills & Qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalent (required)

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)

    • 0–3 years of experience in engineering, testing, or a related technical role

    • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications

    • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings

    • Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs

    • Understanding of AC and DC electrical systems

    • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

    • Willingness to work in field environments such as substations

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMontgomery, Alabama

    Skills

    • Acceptance Testingunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Calibrationunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Document Managementunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Power Systemsunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Field Trialsunmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Microprocessorunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)unmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Testingunmatched

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