Required Skills & Experience
Previous Journeyman Electrical Technician experience Certified journey-level Electrician 2+ years of relay/control experience 2+ years testing protective relay equipment in a power station or high-voltage substation Strong hands-on experience with:- Protective relays
- CT/PT testing
- Circuit breakers and station apparatus
- Control wiring and relay logic
- Electrical schematics / wiring diagrams
- Testing, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning
Protection knowledge may include:- Distance protection
- Overcurrent
- Differential protection
- Frequency protection
- Negative-sequence protection
- Breaker/line/transformer protection Experience with relay test equipment such as OMICRON, Doble, Megger, primary/secondary injection equipment Ability to work safely around energized/high-voltage equipment and follow PPE/field safety requirements
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
IBEW Membership (Local / PG&E experience strongly preferred) PG&E Apprentice Electrical Technician Test (ETT) familiarity or completion Prior Navy / military electrical background, especially in utilities or power systems Experience working for or alongside CANUS or similar third-party vendors OSHA certifications (OSHA 10, OSHA 30, etc.) Experience with relay testing, SCADA, or substation systems
Job Description
Insight Global is partnering with a large local utility as they grow their Electric Engineering organization to support the surge in electricity demand, driven by AI-focused data centers, rapid electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and massive grid modernization efforts. We are seeking experienced Electrical Commissioning / Protection & Control Engineers to support utility projects across PG&E territory. This role focuses heavily on testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting electrical systems rather than installation work.
Key Responsibilities
Perform commissioning, testing, and validation of electrical systems, including protection and control schemes Troubleshoot wiring, conduits, control circuits, and system issues (not primary wiring/installation work) Conduct functional testing and inspection of electrical equipment prior to energization [cleanpower.org] Read and interpret electrical schematics, relay logic, and protection diagrams [simplyhired.com] Support substation, transmission, and power distribution systems Utilize testing equipment (relay testing tools, multimeters, etc.) to diagnose and resolve issues Document findings, test results, and corrective actions Partner with engineering teams, contractors, and third-party vendors during commissioning activities 4x10 schedule with approximately 10% overtime Hub Office Location: Tracy or Huron, CA Field-based work across utility sites Travel required throughout PG&E service territory Service Territory: Bakersfield to Redding (approx. 10 sites total)