Test Engineer P&C I

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.

Testing, C Programming Language, On Call, C Programming Language, Commissioning, Testing, Medium Voltage (MV), Control Systems, Procedure Implementation, Electricity, 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., * 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

• 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.