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Electrical Substation/ Power Plant Test Engineer

Sentinel Electric Inc
Palmetto, GA Full Time | Contractor
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

Type: Temporary-to-permanent or contract-to-hire | Full-time

State: Georgia

Country: United States

Job title: Electrical Substation/Power Plant Test Engineer

Company Description

American owned and operated since 2001, Sentinel Electric Inc. provides commissioning, acceptance testing and maintenance for electrical transmission, distribution and generation clients across Georgia - always to PRC-005 and NERC standards for over 25 years

Role Description

We are hiring an Electrical Test Engineer for a full-time, on-site position. In this role, you will work at substations and power plants across Georgia, performing protective relay setting and testing, troubleshooting, and AC/DC circuit verification. This position involves statewide travel to provide essential electrical testing services.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret one-lines, three-lines, DC schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Perform routine testing and maintenance of relaying (electro-mechanical and micro-processor) and power line carrier (RFL, PowerComm, Pulsar, Trench)
  • Troubleshoot and repair substation relaying and control equipment under general supervision
  • Follow test plans, procedures and switching orders; contribute updates as needed
  • Schedule and complete assigned test activities safely and on time, without service interruptions

Work Experience

  • Min 5 years of field experience in substation commissioning

Qualifications

  • Electrical Engineering bachelor's or associate's degree plus five years of substation and/or power plant commissioning experience

Requirements

  • Be familiar with relay test sets (Doble, Omicron), and carrier test set (PLC PowerComm)
  • Results-oriented; capable of scheduling and completing testing with minimum supervision
  • Understand and follow applicable clearance procedures and safety practices
  • Self-motivated
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
  • Exercises good communication, organizational and time management skills
  • Ability and willingness to work out of town
  • Valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Schedule

  • 4 days a week
  • 10 hour days

Sentinel Electric Employee Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • 401(k) program with company matching contributions
  • Health insurance

Note

  • The successful employee must pack a background check that includes but is not limited to a drug test and a criminal activity record.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have previous experience providing commissioning, acceptance testing and maintenance services to electrical transmission substations and power plants?

Language:

  • English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50

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