LanceSoft
P&C Field Services Engineer/ Test Engineer
LanceSoft, Forest Park, Georgia, United States, 30050
Role
P&C Field Services Engineer/ Test Engineer
Location
Forest Park, GA 30297
Duration
18+ months (Possible extension)
Shift
1st shift, Monday-Friday
Pay Range
$38 - $43/hr
on W2 (all inclusive) Job Description: Desired Qualifications: The Test Engineer P&C 1 position requires 0-5 years of related experience and an accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.
Job responsibilities: Include developing and executing detailed test plans for
Protection & Control (P&C) systems
to validate their performance, safety, and reliability against specified requirements, implementing and managing testing procedures, tools, and methodologies to ensure thorough evaluation of P&C systems in various scenarios and conditions, collaborating with design engineers, developers, and product managers to understand system functionalities and derive accurate and meaningful test criteria, analyzing test data to identify deviations, anomalies, or issues in P&C system performance, providing detailed reports and feedback to relevant stakeholders, recommending modifications, enhancements, and updates to P&C systems based on test results and performance analysis, ensuring that testing activities are in compliance with relevant regulatory standards, industry practices, and organizational quality assurance protocols, creating comprehensive documentation of test protocols, results, analyses, and recommendations to facilitate transparent communication and future reference, participating in troubleshooting and diagnostic activities to identify and resolve issues uncovered during testing, collaborating with technical teams to facilitate solutions, maintaining and calibrating testing equipment and apparatus to ensure accurate and reliable testing outcomes, engaging in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the refinement of testing methodologies, and staying updated with technological advancements and industry trends related to P&C systems and testing and building effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors. See PQA PCFS Job Posting 2025 for more specific info requested.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
(Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills) Education Requirements
4-year bachelor's degree in engineering, or 4-year BS Degree in Engineering Technology, or Math, or 2-year technical degree in electrical maintenance, or Equivalent applicable experience (Examples: Substation electrician, technician, wiremen, electrician, etc.)
Experience
P&C Field Services experience desired Electric power utility transmission construction, maintenance, or operations experience Related substation experience (P&C Applications, Design, Construction, Major Equipment, Project Management, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of 3-phase power systems, AC/DC Protection & Control Schemes, Fault Analysis Familiar with test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, communications instruments, and computerized relay test sets. Candidate must possess ability to solve problems and make decisions while managing projects with multiple priorities. Ability to communicate across multiple work groups including customers, covered employees, and leadership. Familiar with computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office products (Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Other Requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license. Successful candidates shall participate in callout rotation and be available to respond to outages or other abnormal conditions outside of their normal work schedule. Overnight travel may be required. Safety sensitive position subject to relevant pre-employment screening(s) to determine fitness for duty. Future in field position requiring the physical ability to operate manual switches and work in a substation environment. Must live in/near or be willing to relocate within reasonable distance to the office location. Must be able to pass the standard Company background check, drug screen, and NERC Background check.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES Job Responsibilities
Commissioning, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting protective relaying, controls, and communication equipment associated with substation and transmission power lines. Complete construction projects and substation routines as assigned, ensuring they are completed without service interruptions. This includes managing projects effectively to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets. Coordinating substation outages and commissioning activities with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Handle trouble calls as needed. Develop and use safe and efficient work practices to prevent safety and operational incidents. Follow formal written requirements. Conduct job briefings to identify and mitigate safety and operational risks. Develop and share technical expertise in 3-phase power, relaying, SCADA, and substation testing techniques with others through daily work. Isolate hazards and damaged equipment during emergencies to safely and efficiently restore service Behavioral Attributes
Model "Our Values": Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance. Incorporate Human Performance tools into daily work practices. Support GPC's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. Add to the psychological safety of the environment. Self-motivated to produce results without direct supervision. Customer and quality focus. Desires hands-on field experience and likes working outdoors. Questioning attitude. Active learner seeking to expand knowledge of GPC and Company maintenance practices, guidelines, and procedures for substation and line major equipment and relays.
***Fleet Vehicle Notice: This position has been identified as a role that may require the use of a fleet vehicle. The following will be required if you are selected for this position:
Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver's license). Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application. Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record.
P&C Field Services Engineer/ Test Engineer
Location
Forest Park, GA 30297
Duration
18+ months (Possible extension)
Shift
1st shift, Monday-Friday
Pay Range
$38 - $43/hr
on W2 (all inclusive) Job Description: Desired Qualifications: The Test Engineer P&C 1 position requires 0-5 years of related experience and an accredited bachelor's degree in engineering.
Job responsibilities: Include developing and executing detailed test plans for
Protection & Control (P&C) systems
to validate their performance, safety, and reliability against specified requirements, implementing and managing testing procedures, tools, and methodologies to ensure thorough evaluation of P&C systems in various scenarios and conditions, collaborating with design engineers, developers, and product managers to understand system functionalities and derive accurate and meaningful test criteria, analyzing test data to identify deviations, anomalies, or issues in P&C system performance, providing detailed reports and feedback to relevant stakeholders, recommending modifications, enhancements, and updates to P&C systems based on test results and performance analysis, ensuring that testing activities are in compliance with relevant regulatory standards, industry practices, and organizational quality assurance protocols, creating comprehensive documentation of test protocols, results, analyses, and recommendations to facilitate transparent communication and future reference, participating in troubleshooting and diagnostic activities to identify and resolve issues uncovered during testing, collaborating with technical teams to facilitate solutions, maintaining and calibrating testing equipment and apparatus to ensure accurate and reliable testing outcomes, engaging in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the refinement of testing methodologies, and staying updated with technological advancements and industry trends related to P&C systems and testing and building effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors. See PQA PCFS Job Posting 2025 for more specific info requested.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
(Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills) Education Requirements
4-year bachelor's degree in engineering, or 4-year BS Degree in Engineering Technology, or Math, or 2-year technical degree in electrical maintenance, or Equivalent applicable experience (Examples: Substation electrician, technician, wiremen, electrician, etc.)
Experience
P&C Field Services experience desired Electric power utility transmission construction, maintenance, or operations experience Related substation experience (P&C Applications, Design, Construction, Major Equipment, Project Management, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of 3-phase power systems, AC/DC Protection & Control Schemes, Fault Analysis Familiar with test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, communications instruments, and computerized relay test sets. Candidate must possess ability to solve problems and make decisions while managing projects with multiple priorities. Ability to communicate across multiple work groups including customers, covered employees, and leadership. Familiar with computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office products (Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Other Requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license. Successful candidates shall participate in callout rotation and be available to respond to outages or other abnormal conditions outside of their normal work schedule. Overnight travel may be required. Safety sensitive position subject to relevant pre-employment screening(s) to determine fitness for duty. Future in field position requiring the physical ability to operate manual switches and work in a substation environment. Must live in/near or be willing to relocate within reasonable distance to the office location. Must be able to pass the standard Company background check, drug screen, and NERC Background check.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES Job Responsibilities
Commissioning, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting protective relaying, controls, and communication equipment associated with substation and transmission power lines. Complete construction projects and substation routines as assigned, ensuring they are completed without service interruptions. This includes managing projects effectively to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets. Coordinating substation outages and commissioning activities with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Handle trouble calls as needed. Develop and use safe and efficient work practices to prevent safety and operational incidents. Follow formal written requirements. Conduct job briefings to identify and mitigate safety and operational risks. Develop and share technical expertise in 3-phase power, relaying, SCADA, and substation testing techniques with others through daily work. Isolate hazards and damaged equipment during emergencies to safely and efficiently restore service Behavioral Attributes
Model "Our Values": Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance. Incorporate Human Performance tools into daily work practices. Support GPC's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. Add to the psychological safety of the environment. Self-motivated to produce results without direct supervision. Customer and quality focus. Desires hands-on field experience and likes working outdoors. Questioning attitude. Active learner seeking to expand knowledge of GPC and Company maintenance practices, guidelines, and procedures for substation and line major equipment and relays.
***Fleet Vehicle Notice: This position has been identified as a role that may require the use of a fleet vehicle. The following will be required if you are selected for this position:
Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience (Must hold a valid driver's license). Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application. Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record.