Protection & Control (P&C) Field Testing Engineer
Company: Appletree Global Consulting
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB 83413010 Industry: Energy –
Utilities Job Category: Engineering Protection & Control (P&C)
Field Testing and Commissioning Engineer: Our client is hiring
P&C Field Testing and Commissioning Engineers at multiple
experience levels to support high-voltage substation projects
across transmission, distribution, and generation environments.
This is a travel-heavy field role (up to 80%) involving hands-on
testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation of
critical protection systems. Responsibilities: Perform testing and
commissioning of Protection & Control systems on high-voltage
substations Conduct hands-on protective relay testing using >
Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150 Test relays including SEL-311L,
SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60, and similar
Execute control scheme testing, CT/PT circuit verification, relay
calibration, and static/dynamic testing Support Project Leads and
Field Supervisors on active projects Complete Job Hazard Analysis
(JHA) and adhere to all safety requirements Read and interpret
electrical drawings, schematics, and logic diagrams Accurately
record test data and produce formal field reports Manage clerical
tasks including timecards, expenses, and project documentation
Required Experience : 5 years in electrical field testing
substations, including breakers, transformers, transformers systems
Proficiency with SEL, GE, Basler, and Beckwith relay families
Skilled in relay testing with Omicron or Doble test sets Experience
with NETA, IEEE, NFPA, and other applicable industry standards
Working knowledge across projects ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV
Ability to test software: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS,
Omicron Test Universe, AcSELerator
Keywords: Appletree Global Consulting, Antioch , Protection & Control (P&C) Field Testing Engineer, Engineering , Walnut Creek, California