Lead Relay Technician

Overview

TRC Field Services (FSV) is seeking a Lead Relay Technician to support our Client Teams. The role involves comprehensive testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of utility substation protection, control, and power circuits.

• Plan, coordinate, perform and document all commissioning activities (pre‑commissioning, construction, testing, commissioning, energization, project close‑out) of various utility substation protection, control and power circuits in accordance with TRC’s and client requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Review wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering documents before projects and outages.
• Perform troubleshooting and problem analysis for protection and control systems and substation equipment, addressing errors, malfunctions, and test result issues.
• Participate in project meetings: kickoff, planning, progress, and lessons‑learned.
• Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project‑completion reports, including progress, issues, recommendations, and test results.
• Assist in developing project‑specific testing and commissioning plans and energization plans.
• Identify risks and develop site risk assessments, ensuring correct isolation and restoration procedures for safety.
• Ensure all applicable tests and commissioning activities are performed and recorded per documentation, with acceptable results permanently filed.
• Develop, review, and approve detailed test reports for various electrical equipment.

• 5+ years of experience in testing and commissioning services; electric utility experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and understand construction, manufacturer, and schematic diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of electrical protection systems, relay communication, and basic AC/DC schematics.
• Experience with medium and high voltage substation and power plant equipment and basic apparatus testing.
• Solid knowledge of substation protection and control circuits, and ability to document commissioning activities.
• Familiarity with Doble Protection Suite, Pro Test, SEL AcSELerator, Enoserv RTS preferred.
• Current U.S. work eligibility, valid U.S. driver’s license in good standing.
• Available for out‑of‑town travel (up to several weeks) and flexible work hours, including weekends, holidays, and night shifts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.

This role requires physical abilities typical of a functioning employee, with reasonable accommodations provided for qualified applicants.

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth IRA options, including company match.
• Paid time off (15–25 days per year for full‑time employees; fewer for part‑time), plus 8 paid holidays.
• State‑required paid sick, family, and disability leave for all employees.
• Benefit eligibility varies with U.S. employment status; international and Puerto Rico employees receive jurisdiction‑specific packages.

USD $61.00 – $84.00 per hour, varying by experience, education, skill level, and geographic location.

Eligible for the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on performance.

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. TRC complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.