SkillBridge - Protection & Controls (P&C) Technician Trainee

SkillBridge Opportunity – Protection & Controls (P&C) Technician

• Shermco Industries is seeking transitioning service members to join our SkillBridge Protection & Controls (P&C) Technician program —a hands-on training opportunity designed to bridge military experience into a high-demand civilian career in the electrical power industry. Must be active duty with 100-180 days remaining in service when joining Shermco.
• Upon successful completion of the SkillBridge program and transition to full-time employment, you’ll have access to:
• Industry-leading overtime program with a lucrative pay structure
• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family (medical, dental, vision, disability—with low-cost medical plans)
• Retirement and savings programs with company match (401k and HSA)
• Annual performance and compensation reviews
• Bonus and incentive opportunities tied to performance
• Ongoing technical training through our internal workforce development programs
• Defined career paths in Protection & Controls and power systems
• During the SkillBridge program, you’ll gain hands-on experience and exposure to the core responsibilities of a Protection & Controls Technician, including Assist with the installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay systems, communication equipment, and substation controls Support functional testing of protection and control systems across transmission lines, transformers, breakers, feeders, and other high-voltage equipment Gain exposure to relay technologies, including industry-leading platforms such as SEL-411L relay and other SEL and GE relay systems Learn to work with RTUs (Remote Terminal Units) and communication processors used in power system monitoring and control Participate in system upgrades, including RTU and telecom improvements for various clients Develop the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, including one-lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams Assist in identifying discrepancies and supporting troubleshooting efforts in the field Learn how to accurately document and submit test reports for client and regulatory requirements Support field operations, including tracking time, expenses, and maintaining equipment and tools
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay systems, communication equipment, and substation controls
• Support functional testing of protection and control systems across transmission lines, transformers, breakers, feeders, and other high-voltage equipment
• Gain exposure to relay technologies, including industry-leading platforms such as SEL-411L relay and other SEL and GE relay systems
• Learn to work with RTUs (Remote Terminal Units) and communication processors used in power system monitoring and control
• Participate in system upgrades, including RTU and telecom improvements for various clients
• Develop the ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, including one-lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Assist in identifying discrepancies and supporting troubleshooting efforts in the field
• Learn how to accurately document and submit test reports for client and regulatory requirements
• Support field operations, including tracking time, expenses, and maintaining equipment and tools
• By the end of the program, you’ll have foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in Protection & Controls, positioning you for a full-time role in a high-demand technical field.
• We welcome candidates from all branches of service, with preference for those whose military experience translates to electrical systems, controls, or power distribution environments similar to civilian Protection & Controls work.
• Strongly aligned military backgrounds include:

Electrical / Power Generation / Distribution

Electronics / Controls / Communications

Mechanical with Electrical Exposure (Secondary Fit)