Sr. Relay Technician

About The Company

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.

Sr. Relay Technician

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

• 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

The hourly rate for this position is between $50.00 and $70.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Sr. Relay Technician performs and supervises electrical testing, maintenance and troubleshooting relays in electrical power stations. The role involves using relay test equipment and tools to test several types of relays inside the electrical substation.

• Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.
• Lead safety briefings on job site, identify, eliminate, or mitigate hazards.
• Utilize Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools.
• Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other power system components.
• Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformer & circuit breaker change‑outs.
• Analyze event records and make informed deductions.
• Develop Project Execution, Commissioning, Outage Sequence & Energization Procedures.
• Project manage large‑scale and complex projects.
• Train and qualify Relay Technician I, II, or Relay Engineer I.
• Interact with customers.
• Perform complex troubleshooting.
• Perform end‑to‑end relay testing using relay test software and analyze the operation of the relay based on the fault‑type run.
• Lead investigations of electrical related issues, including root cause analysis as needed.
• Calibrate & perform functional tests on both electromechanical and microprocessor‑based protective relays for substations.
• Function as an on‑site lead for the project, assign tasks, prioritize activities and interface with customers.
• Read and fully understand protection and control schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams and catch mistakes and problems with the drawings and design when comparing with accepted engineering and customer standards.
• Determine and interpret customer’s requirements and provide final deliverables including as‑built prints and all test results meeting specified requirements.
• Understand manufacturers’ literature to facilitate testing.

• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
• Pass a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
• Have a valid driver’s license and 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.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switch gear, or similar equipment.

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, Military Experience, or 4‑year engineering degree (preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.

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

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.

EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies and will not recognize a claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.

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