Senior Field Engineer, Substation & Relay (P&C) jobs in United States
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BG Power Advisors · 2 days ago

Senior Field Engineer, Substation & Relay (P&C)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
money$50/hr - $85/hr
date5+ years exp

BG Power Advisors is hiring Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Field Engineers for hands-on testing and commissioning work at high-voltage substations. The role involves testing and commissioning protection & control systems, collaborating with technical teams, and managing project responsibilities in various locations across the US.

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Responsibilities

Test and commission protection & control systems on high-voltage substations
Perform hands-on relay testing using Omicron or Doble test sets (think SEL and GE relays)
Support project leads and field supervisors out in the field
Complete safety paperwork (JHAs) and keep a clean record of all test results
Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
Take care of basic admin stuff — timecards, expense reports, and project updates

Qualification

Testing high-voltage systemsProtective relays knowledgeRelay calibration experienceOmicronDoble softwareNETAIEEENFPA standardsElectrical drawings interpretationCommunication skillsDocumentation skills

Required

5–10 years of experience testing medium and high-voltage electrical systems
Solid knowledge of protective relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, GE)
Experience with relay calibration, control scheme testing, and CT/PT circuit testing
Familiarity with Omicron and Doble software (Test Universe, ENOSERV RTS, AcSELerator, etc.)
Working knowledge of NETA, IEEE, and NFPA standards
Comfortable working on systems up to 500 kV
Strong communication and documentation skills
Able to pass drug/alcohol, background, and MVR checks
Can lift 50+ lbs and handle long field days safely

Preferred

A bachelor's or associate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Experience testing electromechanical relays and commissioning CTs, CCVTs, PLCs, DC systems, or batteries
Familiarity with IEC 61850 protocol

Benefits

Company truck and full travel reimbursement
Chance to work on major substation projects across the region
Never stuck in one place — every week brings something new

Company

BG Power Advisors

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At BG Power Advisors, we are committed to connecting the best engineers with the leading firms in clean energy.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Seattle, WA, US
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://www.bgpoweradvisors.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Jeff Boden, MBA
Co-Founder & Head of Recruitment
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