Mid-Level PTE P&C Technician

$100,000 - $150,000/Yr

Power Engineers - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Mid-Level PTE P&C Technician role at POWER Engineers involves performing testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations. The position emphasizes safety, technical service, and client satisfaction, with a focus on hands-on testing of protective relays and supporting project leads. The technician will engage in technical and safety development, document test results, and manage clerical responsibilities related to project reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and commissioning of Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations
• Conduct on-site hands-on protective relay testing using relay test sets such as Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150
• Support Project Lead or Field Supervisor on projects
• Perform Job Hazard Analysis - JHA
• Accurately document test results and produce field reports in the requested format
• Read and understand electrical drawings and schematics
• Perform clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports, and project reports

Requirements

• Five (5)+ years of professional experience in the electrical testing industry
• Demonstrable expertise on transmission, generation, and distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families)
• Technical skills related to protective relays including relay calibration and testing
• Proven experience with Electrical Field Testing standards such as NETA, IEEE, NFPA
• Demonstrable knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV
• Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills
• Working knowledge of computer systems and microprocessors or relay software
• Demonstrable expertise in the use of the latest computer controlled solid-state test equipment
• Technical software for testing purposes and data review
• Administrative software: MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experienced in managing electrical drawings
• Ability to meet minimum insurability standards based on a Motor Vehicle Report
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol test
• Ability to pass seven (7) year background check
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 50+lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Must be willing to travel (up to 80%)

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology degree in a similar discipline
• Experience testing and troubleshooting electromechanical relays
• Experience testing and commissioning electrical equipment on high voltage substations such as CTs, CCVTs, PLC systems, and DC systems including batteries and battery chargers

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender affirming care