Lead P&C Technician (Power Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Lead P&C Technician (Power Infrastructure): Verifying and commissioning transmission substation equipment to ensure compliance with project specifications and operational feasibility with an accent on protection system design and NERC CIP security zone commissioning. Focus on overseeing the commissioning process, reviewing relay test results, and providing technical troubleshooting for substation equipment.

Location: Must be based in the SE region (FL, GA, SC, NC) or be able to relocate within the US

Company

Employee-owned company specializing in sustainable infrastructure, engineering, procurement, and construction for over 100 years.

What you will do

• Lead the commissioning of transmission substation equipment to ensure compliance with project contracts and specifications.
• Manage commissioning schedules and proactively plan for major milestones and turnover to the client.
• Perform detailed system walk-downs and reviews to identify and resolve outstanding items.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in protection system design, settings, and NERC CIP ESP security zone commissioning.
• Review and approve relay calibration results and AC acceptance load checks.
• Provide post-commissioning review of technical documentation, checklists, and test reports.

Requirements

• OSHA 10 Hour Training certification is required.
• Proven expertise in Protection System design, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Ability to perform hard physical labor in extreme temperatures (above 90°F or below 32°F) for up to 12-hour shifts.
• Physical capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and climb steel frameworks, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Must be able to complete pre-employment background checks, drug screens, and motor vehicle records search.

Nice to have

• NICET or NETA Certification.
• 8+ years of relevant startup experience.
• Duke Energy system certification or previous experience.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% ESOP-owned company allowing employees to share in the financial rewards of success through stock ownership.
• Comprehensive healthcare portfolio including medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• Company-matched 401k plan and eligibility for performance-based bonus programs.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday time, and sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption reimbursement programs.