Senior Relay Technician - Utility Voltage Protection. Tyler LilyLifestyle

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.

This position is ideal for professionals with a utility background who have hands‑on experience testing and commissioning transmission and distribution protection systems. The technician serves as a technical lead in the field, guides crews through complex outage work, and reinforces Asplundh's reputation for safety, precision, and service excellence.

Asplundh Electrical Testing is a NETA‑accredited, independent electrical testing and engineering organization, setting the benchmark for technical excellence in the utility, renewable energy, data center, and industrial sectors.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• 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.

Company vehicle provided for regional work‑related travel.

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in protective relaying for utility substations.
• 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, 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. Candidates at other NETA levels are encouraged to apply for opportunities across the organization.
• Experience with circuit breakers, power transformers, switch gear, RTUs, and substation communications.
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or military electrical training.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving history.

Eligible employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, financial security, and work‑life balance:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement plan to help you secure your future.
• Company‑provided life insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance options, including spouse and child coverage.
• Various voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs.
• Long‑term disability coverage.
• Pre‑paid legal plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support personal and professional well‑being.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Access to employee discount programs and helpful resources.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.