Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technician - Substation​/Relay​/Transformer

About Us

Advanced Electric Systems (AES) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR), the largest utility contractor in North America. We are an electrical testing, maintenance, and repair company that specializes in high-voltage substations.

Based out of Salt Lake City, Utah, AES has completed projects across North America. As our country’s electrical infrastructure is rapidly upgraded and expanded, our company’s services are in an all-time high demand. Being a Quanta Services company provides us with immense operational bandwidth and allows us to employ the most highly skilled individuals across an array of challenging projects.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Advanced Electric Systems (AES) is looking for experienced Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technicians (Mid-Level through Senior) in the Salt Lake City, Utah area who are ready to take their skills on the road and work on some of the most critical electrical infrastructure projects in the country.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to work with cutting-edge electrical systems, tackle challenging field projects, and make an impact wherever the power goes. With nationwide travel, you’ll experience new projects, new environments, and opportunities to grow your technical expertise along the way.

As part of the Quanta Services family, AES gives you the best of both worlds: the hands‑on environment of a specialized electrical testing and commissioning team backed by the stability, resources, and career opportunities of one of North America’s largest utility infrastructure organizations.

If you’re ready to put your expertise to work, see new places, and take your career to the next level—AES wants you on the team.

• Acceptance & Maintenance Testing
• Relay Functional & End-to-End Testing
• Transformer Electrical Testing (TTR, PF, Winding Resistance)
• Breaker Timing & Contact Resistance
• CT Polarity & Saturation Testing
• Primary & Secondary Injection
• Protection Scheme Verification
• Switchgear & GIS Commissioning
• Outage-Based Startup & System Energization
• Troubleshooting Protection & Control Systems

• Protective Relay Systems (SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, Siemens, Basler)
• Power Transformers (Dry-Type & Oil-Filled)
• Instrument Transformers (CTs / VTs)
• Circuit Breakers (LV / MV / HV – Vacuum, SF₆, Oil)
• GIS Equipment
• Medium & High Voltage Switchgear
• Protection & Control Schemes
• DC Systems & Battery Banks

As a Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability of protection and control systems and electrical power apparatus. Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform field testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning of electrical equipment
• Interpret electrical one‑lines, schematics, protection logic, and relay settings
• Execute relay testing and protection scheme verification during outage‑based commissioning projects
• Lead or support field crews during testing, commissioning, and energization activities
• Provide technical leadership on startup and capital upgrade projects when applicable
• Document and report test results per project specifications
• Coordinate with utility clients, EPCs, and project management teams

• 3+ years electrical testing or commissioning experience
• Class A CDL or be willing to get one
• Experience with substation equipment testing
• Familiarity with protective relay testing
• Experience with Doble, Omicron, Manta, Vanguard, or similar
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Willingness to travel for project assignments

• NETA II / III / IV Certification
• Transformer Testing Experience
• Breaker Testing Experience
• Commissioning or…