Senior Relay Technician - DE​/PA Region

About the Role

We are seeking a Sr. Relay Technician based in Delaware and the greater Philadelphia area. The role supports the regulated electric transmission business of LS Power and focuses on protective relaying, SCADA/communication systems and high‑voltage equipment at newly constructed transmission facilities.

• Read and understand engineering schematics and technical literature pertaining to electrical transmission protection systems and associated communication equipment.
• Support the preventative maintenance program for transmission protective relay systems.
• Maintain accurate records including test results, drawings and maintenance documentation on associated equipment and devices.
• Assist with event investigations by retrieving relay fault records and operational data from field devices.
• Maintain and update relay settings and SCADA system configurations as directed by engineering.
• Support construction projects through testing and commissioning of substation equipment, including field apparatuses, protective relay systems, SCADA and communication systems.
• Provide first‑responder support as needed to investigate relay operations and system disturbances.
• Interface routinely with vendors, interconnected utilities, contractors and consultants in the performance of daily responsibilities.
• Develop customized test plans for relays and SCADA equipment using specialized software.
• Utilize various test sets to perform functional system tests on relays and other intelligent electronic devices.
• Perform and direct substation apparatus maintenance and commissioning procedures for breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, disconnect switches and other equipment and components.
• Travel locally, occasionally overnight, and be subject to a 24‑hour, on‑call duty assignment.

• Hold a certification in a technical or vocational training program as a relay or substation technician.
• Have 7+ years of relevant experience with an electrical utility or testing services contractor.
• Possess superior knowledge of maintenance work performed by contract personnel involving substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers and switches.
• Be an expert in protective relaying, communication, metering, and SCADA systems.
• Be familiar with specialized technical software and test equipment used for substation maintenance activities.
• Understand applicable NERC compliance standards and electric utility business operating practices (a plus).
• Be self‑motivated, disciplined, with effective skills necessary for the job.
• Be a confident communicator, organized, and a critical thinker.
• Have strong knowledge of substation operations, maintenance and troubleshooting.

The position requires work in an energized substation environment and also includes a corporate office, warehouse/relay lab/workshop and remote inventory yard. LS Power will provide a truck, tools and all required PPE. Occasional visits to other regional operating facilities and field sites may be required for training purposes. Working hours are generally normal but may extend to meet deadlines.