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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer - Protection & Control (P&C) I- 4P/670 - **Company:** 4P Consulting Inc. - **Location:** Birmingham, AL, United States - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Spreadsheets, Communications Protocols, Microprocessors, Ethernet, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Productivity Software, Software Tools, Test Scripts, Process Control Systems, Laptops, Communication Devices - **Published:** May 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bae694590922a198 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)?, * Bachelor's Degree in: + Electrical Engineering + Electrical Engineering Technology + Related Engineering discipline * Degree must be from an accredited institution., * 0-5 years of related experience in: + Protection & Control + Substation Engineering + SCADA Systems + Industrial Controls + Power Systems * Entry-level candidates with relevant internships or co-op experience are encouraged to apply., + Substation SCADA systems + Microprocessor-based relays / IED technology + Serial and Ethernet communications + Industrial control systems (PLCs) + Relay protection and control equipment + Generation or industrial plant controls + AC & DC electrical systems, + Control schemes + SCADA operations + 3-phase power calculations + Electrical measurements + Communication protocols and software Tools & Equipment * Ability to use: + Multimeters + Hand tools + Laptops and engineering software + Spreadsheet and productivity applications Desired Skills & Abilities * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work safely in substations and industrial environments. * Strong teamwork and communication abilities. * Ability to learn quickly in a hands-on field environment. * Willingness to travel and work at field locations as needed., * Internship or co-op experience within: + Utilities + Power Generation + Transmission & Distribution + Industrial Electrical Systems * Exposure to: + SEL, GE, ABB, or Schweitzer relay platforms + SCADA communication systems + Networked substation environments ## Description We are seeking a motivated Test Engineer - Protection & Control (P&C) I to join the Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services - Substation Integration & Automation (SIA) team within a utility and power environment. This role is responsible for supporting the commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and integration of substation automation, SCADA, relay protection, and control systems. The position is primarily field-based and involves working directly within substations and industrial electrical environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical aptitude, foundational power systems knowledge, and a willingness to learn and grow within the utility protection and controls field., Protection & Control Testing * Perform commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of: + Substation integration systems + SCADA equipment + Relay protection and control systems + Automation and communication devices * Assist with functional testing and validation of substation control schemes. Substation Integration & Automation * Support installation and integration of: + Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) + Microprocessor-based relays + RTUs and SCADA systems + Communication equipment * Configure and verify serial and Ethernet communications. Field Operations & Project Execution * Execute field assignments safely, accurately, and on schedule. * Support project planning and field coordination activities. * Travel to substations and field locations as required. * Maintain compliance with utility safety standards and work procedures. Power System Analysis & Troubleshooting * Perform: + Power system measurements + 3-phase calculations + AC/DC electrical testing * Troubleshoot relay, control, and communication system issues. * Utilize test equipment and hand tools in energized electrical environments. Documentation & Reporting * Maintain testing records and commissioning documentation. * Support development of test reports and field notes. * Utilize spreadsheets and productivity tools for project tracking and reporting. 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