Relay Technician

Fantastic opportunities for Relay Testing Technicians to support long-term utility modernization programs across Ohio and Pennsylvania. This role is heavily focused on relay testing, commissioning, and substation upgrades supporting major transmission and distribution initiatives for a leading utility client.

The program has been active for over a decade and is expanding to include additional distribution substations, offering long-term stability and consistent project flow.

Our client operates under a recognized NETA-certified testing organization, providing strong technical leadership, field support, and advancement opportunities.

• Perform protective relay testing
  , calibration, and commissioning for transmission and distribution substations
• Test and commission switch gear, breakers, transformers, and protection & control systems
• Support large-scale grid modernization and asset upgrade programs across utility substations
• Execute functional testing, end-to-end testing, and troubleshooting of relay protection schemes
• Review drawings, relay settings, and protection documentation to ensure compliance with utility standards
• Participate in commissioning activities for newly installed or upgraded substation equipment
• Document test results, generate reports, and support closeout documentation
• Coordinate with utility personnel, engineers, and project teams to safely energize assets
• Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols, procedures, and site-specific requirements

• Long-term involvement supporting a multi-billion-dollar transmission and distribution modernization effort
• Work includes 600+ transmission substations with expanding scope into distribution substations
• Focused on upgrading aging infrastructure, improving reliability, and integrating modern protection and control technologies
• Ongoing program evolution supporting grid resilience, clean energy integration, and advanced distribution technologies

• Proven experience in relay testing and commissioning within utility or substation environments
• Strong understanding of protective relays, P&C systems, and substation equipment
• Experience working on transmission and/or distribution substations
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and relay settings
• Familiarity with utility standards, commissioning procedures, and safety requirements
• Willingness to travel and work in Ohio and Pennsylvania
• NETA certification or experience working with NETA-certified testing organizations is strongly preferred

On offer will be a very competitive hourly rate/salary