Senior Relay Technician - Utility Voltage Protection

Description

At Asplundh Electrical Testing, safety is the foundation. The Senior Relay Technician ensures the safe, reliable operation of medium‑ and high‑voltage utility substations through advanced protective relay testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities.

• Lead job briefings and safety tailboards, reinforcing a “Safety First, Always” field culture
• Perform protective relay testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and commissioning on medium‑ and high‑voltage systems
• Test and validate transmission and distribution protection schemes, including:
  • Distance, differential, overcurrent, breaker failure, and bus protection
• Verify control and protection circuits for:
  • Power transformers
  • Medium‑ and high‑voltage circuit breakers
  • Feeder relays
  • Capacitor banks and reactors
• Support outage planning, switching coordination, energization, and restoration activities
• Perform event analysis, relay target review, and disturbance investigations
• Lead and mentor onsite technicians; coordinate work execution with project managers, system operators, and utility customers
• Create and maintain accurate test reports, as‑left settings, and field documentation
• Participate in job walks, project estimating, and customer technical discussions
• Serve as a technical resource and trainer for developing relay technicians

Work is performed at customer sites throughout the assigned region. Regular regional travel is required, with opportunities for extended assignments outside the region as needed. A company vehicle is provided for regional work‑related travel.

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in protective relaying for utility substations
• Demonstrated experience testing medium‑to high‑voltage (5kV–500kV) protection systems
• Strong working knowledge of microprocessor‑based relays
• Experience with modern relay test platforms
• Solid understanding of utility safety rules, energized work practices, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Ability to interpret protection diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and wiring and logic drawings
• Valid driver’s license; ability to work outdoors, travel, and lift up to 70 lbs

• NETA Level III or IV Certification preferred for Senior roles (other NETA levels are encouraged to apply)
• Experience with circuit breakers, power transformers, switch gear, RTUs, and substation communications
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or military electrical training
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plan
• Company‑provided life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance options
• Various voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs
• Long‑term disability coverage
• Pre‑paid legal plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee discount programs and other resources
• Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan provisions

All job offers are subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a background check. Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling  We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e‑Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.