Relay Technician
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Field/Service Technician
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About UsR.R. Cassidy is a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:
PWR) company founded in 1975. With more than 45 years of hands‑on construction expertise, we specialize in sub‑surface and pole‑setting projects across the southern U.S., the Midwest, and other regions. We value career development, reward excellence, and are at the front line of powering modern life.
The Relay Technician is responsible for testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting protective relay systems in electrical substations with minimal supervision. This role requires using specialized relay testing equipment to ensure system reliability and compliance with engineering specifications.
What You’ll Do- Promote and model a strong safety culture, including accountability for safety practices of team members.
- Install, commission, test, and perform routine maintenance on protective relaying systems in substations.
- Conduct function testing on relay panels, transformers, breakers, and associated control circuitry.
- Create and follow procedures for testing, commissioning, and maintaining protective devices.
- Develop and execute relay test routines, macros, and verify system performance aligns with design parameters.
- Analyze relay logic, settings, and responses to simulated faults to confirm proper operation.
- Plan and implement testing and isolation procedures for scheduled outages.
- Install and test communication protocols and systems such as SCADA, GOOSE, Modbus, and fiber optics.
- Perform system analysis involving relays, transformers, AC/DC systems, and instrumentation, and assist in troubleshooting distribution and transmission protection schemes and control issues.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and criminal background check.
- Willingness to travel and work overtime when needed.
- Some experience working with protective relay equipment in utility substations.
- Some working knowledge of electrical control circuits and protective relay logic.
- Proficiency with relay test software and tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology, Engineering, or a related 2‑year degree.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, and climb ladders or equipment for extended periods.
- Capable of working in outdoor environments and various weather conditions.
- 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting.
- Comprehensive benefits packages including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
- Choice of PPO, HSA, and FSA plans.
- Short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.
- Employee discounts on consumer goods.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources department.
- Entry level
- Full‑time
- Engineering and Information Technology
- Construction
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