Sr. Relay Technician

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Generation, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

About the role

The Senior Relay Technician serves as the technical lead for protection and control systems, responsible for advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution. This role requires deep expertise in analyzing protection schemes, managing complex projects, and leading field teams while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of substation and industrial (C&I) systems. The position also emphasizes customer interaction, team development, and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead job site safety briefings, proactively identifying, eliminating, or mitigating hazards. Enforce company safety policies and champion a strong safety culture across all field activities. Utilize Human Performance Error Reduction (HPE) tools to improve reliability and reduce risk.
• Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other power system components, including transmission, distribution, and industrial systems.
• Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformer change-outs, and circuit breaker replacements.
• Execute advanced end-to-end and functional testing using automated relay test equipment and software.
• Read, interpret, and validate protection and control schematics, logic diagrams, and system configurations.
• Ensure proper calibration and performance of electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays.
• Perform complex troubleshooting of protection, control, and communication systems across a wide range of applications.
• Analyze event records, oscillography, and system data to make informed deductions and determine system performance or misoperations.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations for relay trips, failures, and system disturbances.
• Develop project execution plans, commissioning procedures, outage sequences, and energization plans.
• Project manage large-scale and complex commissioning, retrofit, and maintenance projects. Coordinate resources, schedules, and field activities to ensure successful project completion.
• Develop, review, and finalize comprehensive reports, including test results, relay settings verification, and system performance. Ensure completion of all project deliverables, including as-built drawings, relay settings validation, and commissioning documentation.
• Train and qualify Relay Technician I, II, and junior engineers in protection and control practices. Provide mentorship and technical leadership to field personnel.
• Interface directly with customers, utilities, and project stakeholders to communicate status, resolve issues, and meet expectations.

Requirements

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position.
• Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a safe driving record.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution level substations.
• Capable of troubleshooting distribution and transmission control circuits.
• Knowledge of relay test software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Electrical/Electronic technology, Military Experience, or 4-year Engineering Degree, preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• NETA I/II/IV Certified, preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment.

Skills

• Safety leadership and hazard mitigation.
• Technical expertise in protection and control systems.
• Advanced testing and commissioning of substation and industrial systems.
• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Project leadership and planning.
• Reporting and documentation.
• Team development and mentorship.
• Customer and stakeholder interface.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Perks

• Competitive Pay.
• Talent Development – Instructor-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning.
• Career Path Planning.
• Incentives for Professional Certifications.
• Competitive Per Diem for Travel.
• Referral Bonuses.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Physical Requirements

• Able to climb ladders and stand for extended periods.
• Able to lift 70 lbs.