Protection & Controls Commissioning Engineer - Iron Mountain, MI

Protection & Controls Commissioning Engineer - Iron Mountain, MI

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Date: Aug 12, 2026

Location: Iron Mountain, MI, US, 49801

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview

The Protection & Controls Commissioning Engineer will perform acceptance testing and pre-commissioning of protection and control (P&C) equipment in the factory using procedures set-forth by Systems Control and its utility partners. #LI-TB1

A Day In The Life

• Apply protective relay settings and perform testing that validates proper function.

• Apply RTU settings and verify status, metering, and control functions.

• Troubleshoot and problem-solve when deficiencies are identified.

• Perform testing procedures and document the results completely, in accordance with internal and customer-specific requirements.

• Keep up-to-date with utility industry trends and practices by attending relevant training opportunities.

• Provide technical support to engineering, manufacturing and test departments.

• Identify potential process improvements and collaborate with other team members.

• Notify designers and engineers of deficiencies identified during testing.

• Execute testing procedures that ensure elements of P&C design are properly applied and functioning as intended.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent education and experience.

• Experience testing electric utility P&C equipment preferred.

• NFPA and OSHA safety certified, or ability to become certified.

• Commitment to continued education, training, and learning new tasks.

• Familiar with some electric utility industry testing and documentation requirements.

• General understanding of the operation, application, and testing of protective relays.

• Understand the importance of safe work practices associated with the electric utility industry.

• Ability to incorporate human performance tools into daily work practices.

• Familiar with RTU point assignments and checkout preferred.

• Strong attention to detail with proven analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Self-starter able to work both in teams and individually with limited supervision.

• Familiar with electric utility P&C schematic and wiring diagrams preferred.

• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite programs: Excel, Outlook, Word.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.