Relay Technician

The Relay Technician performs testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relays and substation equipment for transmission and distribution systems. This role focuses on end-to-end relay testing using DOBLE test equipment and protection testing software, supporting safe and reliable operation of substations and power systems. The position is primarily field-based with local and regional travel and offers structured training and incentives for NETA certification and professional growth.

• Perform testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relays in substations and power systems.
• Conduct end-to-end relay testing utilizing DOBLE test equipment and protection testing software.
• Execute established relay test plans and assist in developing customized test procedures for specific projects and protection schemes.
• Analyze relay performance, fault records, and event reports to verify proper operation and identify issues.
• Support commissioning activities involving transformers, circuit breakers, switch gear, control systems, and other substation apparatus.
• Troubleshoot protection and control circuits in transmission and distribution substations to resolve operational problems.
• Read and interpret relay one-line diagrams, protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings to plan and execute work accurately.
• Support outage, energization, and commissioning activities to ensure safe and successful system start-up and restoration.
• Interface with customers and project teams during field execution, providing clear communication on progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Perform field work locally and regionally with periodic overnight travel as required by project needs.
• Participate in safety trainings and NETA certification sessions to maintain and enhance technical competency.
• Use company-provided tools, equipment, and technology, including test equipment, laptop, and mobile phone, in accordance with procedures and safety standards.

• 2+ years of experience testing and troubleshooting protective relays.
• Hands-on experience with DOBLE test equipment for relay testing.
• Ability to read and understand relay one-line diagrams, protection schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with relay protection and end-to-end relay testing in transmission and distribution environments.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting protection and control circuits in substations.
• Familiarity with SEL relays and SCL.
• Experience testing transformers, breakers, switch gear, and other substation apparatus.
• Knowledge of protection schemes for distribution, transmission, and protection and controls applications.
• Strong analytical skills to review relay performance, fault records, and event reports.
• Ability to work safely in substations and around high-voltage equipment, following established procedures.
• Effective communication skills to interface with customers and project teams in the field.
• Willingness and ability to perform local and regional field work with periodic overnight travel.

• Exposure to data center power systems and associated protection schemes.
• NETA affiliation or experience working toward NETA certification.
• Interest in attending NETA certification training sessions 2–3 times per year.
• Motivation to obtain NETA Level II, Level III, and Level IV credentials, with structured pay and bonus incentives.
• Ability to contribute to the development of customized relay test procedures.
• Comfort working with protection testing software and digital tools for documentation and reporting.

This is a field-based role with local travel, with most projects located in and around…