Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technician - Substation / Relay / Transformer

About Us

Advanced Electric Systems (AES) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR), the largest utility contractor in North America. We are an electrical testing, maintenance, and repair company that specializes in high-voltage substations. Based out of Salt Lake City, Utah, AES has completed projects across North America. As our country’s electrical infrastructure is rapidly upgraded and expanded, our company’s services are in an all-time high demand. Being a Quanta Services company provides us with immense operational bandwidth and allows us to employ the most highly skilled individuals across an array of challenging projects. AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

About This Role

AES is seeking Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technicians (Mid-Level through Senior) for positions involving nationwide travel supporting client projects. As part of the Quanta Services family, you’ll gain the stability, resources, and opportunities that come with being connected to the largest utility contractor in North America. Typical Work Performed includes:

• Acceptance & Maintenance Testing
• Relay Functional & End-to-End Testing
• Transformer Electrical Testing (TTR, PF, Winding Resistance)
• Breaker Timing & Contact Resistance
• CT Polarity & Saturation Testing
• Primary & Secondary Injection
• Protection Scheme Verification
• Switchgear & GIS Commissioning
• Outage-Based Startup & System Energization
• Troubleshooting Protection & Control Systems
• Safety Systems & Equipment Supported: Protective Relay Systems (SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, Siemens, Basler), Power Transformers (Dry-Type & Oil-Filled), Instrument Transformers (CTs / VTs), Circuit Breakers (LV / MV / HV – Vacuum, SF₆, Oil), GIS Equipment, Medium & High Voltage Switchgear, Protection & Control Schemes, DC Systems & Battery Banks

What You'll Do

As a Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability of protection and control systems and electrical power apparatus. Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform field testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning of electrical equipment
• Interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, protection logic, and relay settings
• Execute relay testing and protection scheme verification during outage-based commissioning projects
• Lead or support field crews during testing, commissioning, and energization activities
• Provide technical leadership on startup and capital upgrade projects when applicable
• Document and report test results per project specifications
• Cookordination with utility clients, EPCs, and project management teams

Required Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

• 3+ years electrical testing or commissioning experience
• Class A CDL or be willing to get one
• Experience with substation equipment testing
• Familiarity with protective relay testing
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Willingness to travel for project assignments

Preferred Qualifications

• NETA II / III / IV Certification
• Transformer Testing Experience
• Breaker Testing Experience
• Commissioning or Startup Experience
• Utility or EPC Project Experience
• Renewable Interconnect or BESS Project Experience
• Military Prime Power or Equivalent