Test Engineer P&C 1

Location: Forest Park GA

Contract- 2 Years

Client- Georgia Power

We are seeking a Test Engineer P&C 1 to join our Protection & Control (P&C) Field Services team. This entry-level role focuses on developing and executing test plans commissioning and supporting field services activities for P&C systems. The successful candidate will help validate system performance safety and reliability while also supporting commissioning testing and troubleshooting of substation relays and controls.

This role offers the opportunity to grow hands-on expertise in substation protection systems P&C test equipment and quality assurance with significant field exposure.

• Develop and execute test plans for P&C systems to ensure compliance with performance safety and reliability standards.

• Commission test maintain and troubleshoot protective relaying controls and communication equipment associated with substations and transmission power lines.

• Collaborate with design engineers developers and product managers to derive accurate and meaningful test criteria.

• Perform fault analysis system checks and protection scheme validations.

• Analyze test data to identify deviations or anomalies; provide detailed reports and feedback to stakeholders.

• Coordinate and manage substation outages and commissioning activities with internal teams and external vendors.

• Ensure all activities align with safety protocols regulatory standards and organizational quality procedures.

• Maintain and calibrate test equipment (voltmeters ammeters relay test sets etc.).

• Participate in troubleshooting and diagnostic activities for performance issues.

• Document test procedures results and recommendations to support knowledge sharing.

• Engage in continuous improvement by refining testing methodologies and staying current with P&C system technologies.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (preferred: Electrical Power or related discipline) OR

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology or Mathematics OR

• Associate degree in a technical field related to electrical maintenance OR

• Equivalent applicable experience (Substation electrician technician wiremen electrician etc.).

• 0 5 years of related engineering or field service experience.

• Desired: Experience in P&C field services electric power utility transmission construction or substation applications (design construction relaying or project management).

• Strong knowledge of 3-phase power systems AC/DC protection and control schemes and fault analysis.

• Familiarity with substation test equipment and computerized relay test sets.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication skills for interacting across teams including customers and leadership.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Teams).

• Self-motivated learner with a questioning attitude and commitment to safety.

• Valid drivers license and ability to pass background checks (Southern Company and NERC).

• Willingness to participate in callout rotation and respond to outages outside of normal work hours.

• Ability to travel overnight as needed.

• Ability to work in a field substation environment (manual switch operation climbing handling equipment).

• Must live in or relocate to a reasonable commuting distance to Forest Park GA.

• Demonstrates Southern Company values: Safety First Intentional Inclusion Act with Integrity Superior Performance.

• Incorporates Human Performance tools into daily work.

• Strong team player who contributes to a culture of inclusion accountability and quality focus.

• Customer service mindset with attention to detail and reliability.

This position may require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle. Requirements include:

• Minimum of 1 year of verifiable driving experience with a valid drivers license.

• No revocation of driving privileges in the past 36 months.

• No major traffic violations (DUI reckless driving etc.) in the past 12 months.

• Consent to continuous monitoring of Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).