Test Engineer P&C 1 4P/922

Title: Test Engineer P&C I – Protection & ControlClient: Georgia PowerLocation: Atlanta, GAContract: 3 YearsExperience: 3–7 YearsOn-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