Test Engineer P&C 1

City: Atlanta

State: GA

Type of Work: Full Time Contract

November 10, 2026

Job Description

Immediate W2 contract position available in Atlanta, GA
Estimated Duration: 3 Years

WORK SCHEDULE/ENVIRONMENT:
  • Position requires candidate to be available 24/7 when on call (1 week at a time approx. 10 wk intervals), it includes paid overtime, and statewide travel.
  • Candidate must be available to travel on short notice for extended periods of time, such as overnight stays, weekends, holidays, or multiple weeks.
  • Work environment is 75% outdoors and 25% in the office.
  • The position includes working on energized equipment in enclosed spaces that are below grade, writing switching orders and utilizing hot line tools to perform circuit switching on medium voltage equipment (4KV to 25KV).
  • Work location can include any of the following: Atlanta, Savannah, Valdosta, Macon, Columbus, Augusta, Athens, Gainesville, and Waycross.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Associate degree or higher in an electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, mechatronics, industrial systems, engineering technology, or related technical discipline.
  • The Test Engineer P&C 1 position requires 3-7 years of related experience and an accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Developing and executing detailed test plans for Protection & Control (P&C) systems to validate their performance, safety, and reliability against specified requirements.
  • Implementing and managing testing procedures, tools, and methodologies to ensure thorough evaluation of P&C systems in various scenarios and conditions.
  • Collaborating with design engineers, developers, and product managers to understand system functionalities and derive accurate and meaningful test criteria.
  • Analyzing test data to identify deviations, anomalies, or issues in P&C system performance.
  • Providing detailed reports and feedback to relevant stakeholders, recommending modifications, enhancements, and updates to P&C systems based on test results and performance analysis.
  • Ensuring that testing activities are in compliance with relevant regulatory standards, industry practices, and organizational quality assurance protocols.
  • Creating comprehensive documentation of test protocols, results, analyses, and recommendations to facilitate transparent communication and future reference.
  • Participating in troubleshooting and diagnostic activities to identify and resolve issues uncovered during testing.
  • Collaborating with technical teams to facilitate solutions, maintaining and calibrating testing equipment and apparatus to ensure accurate and reliable testing outcomes.
  • Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the refinement of testing methodologies.
  • Staying updated with technological advancements and industry trends related to P&C systems and testing and building effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors.

If you already have a resume on file with The E Group and would like to be considered for this position, simply email your note of interest to The E Group at Evelyn@goegroup.com.

Why Choose The E Group? We are an award winning firm recognized for having an outstanding reputation with our clients and employees. All contractors are eligible for full group health and dental benefits, 401K with matching, and various insurances. Generous living expenses are given to help those who relocate or have duplicate housing.

For immediate consideration simply attach your resume to this posting or email your resume to Evelyn@goegroup.com. All applicants will receive feedback once position closes.

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