Protection & Controls Technician

TITLE:

Protection & Controls Technician (P&C Tech)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relay and control systems at transmission and distribution substations.

As a technician, you will be trained to test, calibrate, and repair protection and control equipment.

Technicians will enter their training program to be developed into SCADA and relay Techs.

-Will be trained to perform operational checks and tests on various substation equipment, including:

• Microprocessor
• Electromechanical Relays
• Electromechanical Controls
• Current/Future Transformers
• Power Circuit Breakers
• Regulators
• Power Line Carrier Radio
• Traps and Tuners

- Traveling to surrounding substations responsibly for:

• Maintenance
• Repairs
• Replacements
• Additions
• Modifications
• Component’s removal/refurbishing
• Complete rebuild internally
• Troubleshoot and perform preventive and emergent maintenance on previously listed substation equipment.
• Verify that wiring construction work is performed in accordance with detailed design print documentation.
• Document all completed work in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to other groups on protection and control issues.
• Respond to system problems during after-hours on-call rotations.
• Provide top-level customer service to internal and external customers.
• Operate and interpret readings from test equipment, including digital multimeters, digital oscilloscopes, insulation testers, relay test sets, and radio-frequency measurement equipment.

EXPERIENCE:

Electromechanical or microprocessor protection relay installation and testing is desired.

Microprocessor IED and/or PLC technology installation and testing is desired.

Field experience commissioning and/or maintaining electrical equipment is desired.

Basic understanding of electrical protection and/or control circuitry is desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Excellent computer skills

Proven troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of safe work practices

Familiarity with substation equipment is preferred

Exercise clear judgment in critical situations

Make timely, rational decisions where errors can result in negative results

Must manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines

Ability to read electrical blueprint/schematic drawings

Good writing and communication skills

This is a Contract position based out of Montgomery, AL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Montgomery,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $25 - $32