Northeastern United States (Preference given to candidates residing in New England)
4 x 10-Hour Workweek (Monday - Thursday)
Overtime opportunities may be available as approved and/or requested by our clients to support project schedules and outage requirements.
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Company Vehicle Provided
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Per Diem
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Paid Hotel Accommodations (when applicable)
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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
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401(k)
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Career Advancement Opportunities
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Work with some of the nation's leading electric utilities and power delivery clients
Powerserve Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Protection & Control Engineer (Resident) to support and lead highly technical Protection & Control field activities on utility substation projects throughout the Northeastern United States.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced P&C professional who enjoys working in the field, leading technical teams, interfacing directly with utility clients, and helping build a regional Protection & Control organization from the ground up.
The ideal candidate will reside in the New England region and possess a strong background in substation commissioning, relay testing, troubleshooting, protection systems, and field execution. This individual will play a key role in supporting major utility infrastructure projects while helping recruit, mentor, and develop future P&C Engineers and Technicians as our presence in the region continues to expand.
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Lead and oversee Protection & Control field activities on utility substation projects.
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Coordinate and direct P&C Engineers, Technicians, and subcontractors during commissioning and testing activities.
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Perform and/or supervise relay testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and energization support.
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Interpret and review protection and control drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction packages.
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Perform point-to-point checks, functional testing, and system validation activities.
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Troubleshoot protection, control, communications, and SCADA systems.
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Support outage planning, switching coordination, and project execution activities.
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Serve as a primary technical interface with utility clients, project managers, engineers, and construction teams.
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Ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards, company procedures, and safety requirements.
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Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior engineers and technicians.
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Assist in developing and growing a highly skilled regional Protection & Control team.
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Support project planning, scheduling, manpower forecasting, and resource allocation activities.
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Prepare technical reports, commissioning documentation, and project closeout packages.
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Minimum 7+ years of Protection & Control experience within the electric utility industry.
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Strong knowledge of utility substation protection and control systems.
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Experience performing relay testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and startup activities.
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Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings and protection schematics.
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Experience leading field teams on utility substation projects.
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Strong communication and client-facing skills.
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Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
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Ability to travel throughout the Northeastern United States as required.
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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
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Professional Engineer (PE) License.
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NETA Certification.
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Experience with SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Schweitzer, Beckwith, or similar relay platforms.
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Experience supporting transmission and distribution substations.
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Previous experience managing crews and mentoring technical personnel.
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Existing relationships within the utility or power delivery industry.
At Powerserve Technologies, we are committed to building a team of highly skilled professionals who take pride in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality solutions for our utility clients. This role offers the opportunity to become a key leader within our growing organization and help shape the future of our Protection & Control services throughout the Northeastern United States.
If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where your technical expertise, leadership abilities, and industry knowledge can make a lasting impact, we'd like to speak with you.
