Lead Relay Technician

About Us

Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has consistently set the standard for clients needing more than just engineering services by blending scientific expertise with cutting‑edge technology to create innovative, enduring solutions. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, our clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow‑through of an industry leader.

Our team works with a diverse range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We are dedicated to delivering creative solutions that meet local needs, helping our clients thrive in a rapidly changing world. Together, we tackle challenges and strive to make the Earth a better place to live, community by community and project by project.

Joining TRC means engaging in interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications. At TRC, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive.

We offer a range of People Programs designed to support our employees’ growth and well‑being.

At TRC, every voice is valued, every individual has the opportunity to make a difference, and together we shape a brighter, more sustainable future.

We will consider candidates near other TRC offices: TRC Office Locations.

Due to continued growth, TRC Field Services (FSV) is seeking a Lead Relay Technician to support our Client Teams. With a staff of over 200 experienced utility and industrial commissioning engineers and test technicians, TRC delivers comprehensive, cost‑effective solutions safely to our Electric Utility Customers while providing the best training programs and mentors in this industry and numerous opportunities for growth with excellent benefits.

TRC is one of the premier national providers of testing and commissioning solutions in the country. Our staff undergoes extensive, in‑house training, ensuring efficient project start‑up and adherence to your individual standards and specifications. We follow well‑documented procedures and guidelines to ensure safe and thorough planning and testing, so we can manage risk and safeguard ongoing operations.

• Plan, coordinate, perform and document all commissioning activities (pre‑commissioning, through construction, testing – commissioning, energization – project close‑out) of various utility substation protection, control and power circuits in accordance with TRC’s and Client’s requirements, budgets, schedules.
• Review wiring diagrams, schematics and engineering documents in advance of projects and outages.
• Perform troubleshooting and problem analysis associated with protection and control systems and utility substation equipment, including but not limited to application errors, drawing errors, wiring errors, settings errors, equipment malfunctions, questionable apparatus test results, battery ground faults.
• Participate in project meetings including kickoff, planning, progress, and lessons learned meetings.
• Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project completion reports and documentation that includes project progress, issues or problems, recommendations, test results and analyses.
• Assist in developing project‑specific testing and commissioning plans, energization plans, or any other assigned project‑specific documentation.
• Identify risks and associated mitigation techniques on utility systems and equipment. Develop a Site Risk Assessment to document all high‑risk construction and commissioning activities and formalize the processes of circuit isolation and restoration to ensure no unintended operation of station equipment and protection systems and personnel safety.
• Make certain all applicable tests and/or commissioning activities are performed on every piece of equipment or system in…