Test Engineer – Protection & Control (P&C) 4P/592
Role summary
Alabama Power is seeking a Test Engineer for Protection & Control (P&C) systems in their utility substations. This entry-level role involves hands-on experience with installing, testing, calibrating, and maintaining protection and control systems, including microprocessor relays, PLCs, and HMIs. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering foundation, the ability to read schematics, and working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs. This one-year contract position requires onsite presence and is suitable for individuals with 0-3 years of related engineering experience.
# Test Engineer – Protection & Control (P&C)
Location: Headland AL, 36345
Contract- 1 Year
Client- Alabama Power
## Position Overview
The Test Engineer – Protection & Control (P&C) supports the installation, testing, calibration, and maintenance of protection and control systems used in power substations. This entry-level engineering role is ideal for candidates with a strong electrical engineering foundation who are seeking hands-on experience in utility substation environments.
The position requires a solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, relay logic, PLC systems, and substation protection equipment.
## Key Responsibilities
### Protection & Control Testing
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot protection and control relaying systems
- Perform calibration and functional testing of protection relays and associated devices
- Install, program, and maintain microprocessor relays
- Support commissioning and testing activities in substations
### Technical Systems & Equipment
Work with systems including:
- Microprocessor relays
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Sensors
- Pumps and motors
- AC and DC control systems
### Documentation & Compliance
- Assist in developing and maintaining protection and control documentation
- Participate in process hazard analyses (PHA)
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations
- Maintain awareness of current industry trends and best practices
### Field Support
- Assist project leads with field assignments
- Support troubleshooting and outage response activities as needed
## Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
- 0–3 years of related engineering experience
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs
- Experience with AC and DC systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Must live within a reasonable commute to the assigned APC office location