Protection & Control (P&C) Testing and Commissioning Engineer

Protection & Control (P&C) Testing and Commissioning Engineer Hands-on P&C Field Engineer with expertise in high-voltage relay testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting, ensuring safe and reliable substation operations. Remote: 100% Eomployment Type: Full Time About the role The P&C Field Testing and Commissioning Engineer performs hands-on relay testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation at high-voltage substations. This travel-heavy role ensures protection systems operate safely and reliably across transmission, distribution, and generation projects. What You Will Do Test and commission P&C systems in high-voltage substations Perform relay testing using Omicron or Doble equipment Test SEL and GE relays (e.g., SEL-311L, SEL-421, GE L90, GE D60) Conduct control scheme testing, CT/PT checks, and relay calibration Support project leads and follow all safety/JHA requirements Read electrical drawings and logic diagrams Record test data and prepare field reports Manage timecards, expenses, and project documentation Who You Are 5+ years of electrical field testing experience in substations, including breakers, transformers, and protection systems Proficient with relay families such as SEL, GE, Basler, and Beckwith Skilled in performing relay tests using Omicron or Doble test sets Familiar with industry standards including NETA, IEEE, and NFPA Hands-on experience with projects ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV Experienced with testing software such as ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator About Sperton This role is sponsored by Sperton, a global recruitment and consulting firm with offices in Europe, Asia, and America. We help companies find and manage top talent across borders, providing fast, compliant, and flexible recruitment, consulting employment, and global mobility services Department Renewable Energy Locations United States Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Full-time Job location USA Employment Level | Seniority Senior Level Workplace & Culture at Sperton At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do. We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA , working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways. We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better. Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.