E-V or E-VI, Test Engineer (Central Georgia)

(E-V) - Performs appropriate testing and commissioning of the protective relay and control systems associated within substation facilities. Apply appropriate maintenance guidelines, procedures and practices to maintain and enhance the life cycle of protective relay and control systems. Performs the necessary corrective actions associated with the maintenance of protective relay and control systems to mitigate adverse impacts to the transmission system.

This position is technically capable of performing activities in facilities from 12kV - 500kV and will be responsible for developing group testing policies and procedures, group safe work practices and associated test forms, as needed. The success of the position maximizes the reliability and continuity of electric service and directly affects customer satisfaction, reliability and cost. Understands and adheres to GTC's PSMP, CIP requirements, and corporate policies.

Field engineer the installation and testing of the protective relay and control equipment in the corporation's substation facilities. Also provide technical support utilizing the application of engineering principles for the troubleshooting and maintenance of the protection and control equipment.

(E-VI) - This position will also develop testing standards, policies, and procedures for transmission and distribution protective relaying and bank metering for the test group. The Principal Engineer will participate in developing Protection System and Maintenance Program (PSMP) and other transmission and distribution relaying and bank metering corporate standards and will provide technical direction to Test Engineers, the Protection and Control department and the standards committee. The Principal Engineer will also ensure that replacement relays, meters, etc. meet all standards.

This person will act as a group technical training coordinator and provide the Test Engineer group with assistance on new relays, schemes, meters, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical preferred), other Engineering degree acceptable with emphasis on electrical engineering studies. Other degrees see Equivalent Experience.

Experience: E-V - Eight (8) years of substation test experience (6 years with PE). E-VI - Ten (10) years of substation test experience, (8 years with PE)