Relay Technician

Relay Technician

Apply for the Relay Technician role at Asplundh Electrical Testing (AET). This high‑voltage, field‑oriented position requires advanced relay diagnostic skills and a commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.

Senior level – Mid‑Senior.

Employment type

– Full‑time. Job function – Engineering and Information Technology.

• Install, adjust, and troubleshoot protective relays.
• Assist with labor estimates and job walks to support sales efforts.
• Maintain up‑to‑date safety and technical training; attend company‑sponsored safety training as required.
• Collect field data and conduct arc‑flash studies, coordination studies, and short‑circuit analysis.
• Provide technical insight on substation and electrical power systems.
• Adhere to all company, industry, and client safety protocols, ensuring our “Safety First” priority.
• Commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment.
• Calibrate and perform functional tests on microprocessor‑based protective relays for high‑voltage substations.
• Conduct end‑to‑end relay testing using Doble Pro Test software or Protection Suite.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Professional skills in protective relay logic, protection schemes, write‑ups, and documentation of test plans related to full commissioning substations.
• Knowledge of Doble Pro Test or Protection Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a proven commitment to safety and customer service.
• NETA certification is strongly encouraged.

• Minimum 4+ years of hands‑on experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing protective relays in high‑voltage substations.
• Experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switch gear, and similar equipment.
• Two‑year degree or technical school graduate; or equivalent field experience.

Competitive health, dental, and vision benefits available to eligible employees from day one. Additional benefits are available; please contact the recruiter or hiring manager for details.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1‑833‑222‑3066.

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.

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.

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