Substation Relay Technician

Location: 100% Field-Based / Nationwide Travel

Employment Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Assignment

Travel: Extensive (100% travel unless relocation is approved)

Schedule: Standard schedule with possible overtime

Per Diem: Provided

Vehicle: Company Fleet Vehicle Provided

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer/Substation Relay Technician to support long-term electrical testing and commissioning projects. This role is fully field-based and requires extensive travel to client sites. The ideal candidate has strong experience with protection and control systems, RTUs, and telecom equipment within high-voltage utility or power generation environments.

This is a full-time position with long-term stability and opportunities for overtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and maintain:
• Protective relays
• Power line carrier equipment
• Digital Fault Recorders (DFRs)
• Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
• Communication processors
• Perform functional testing of protection and control circuitry for:
• Transmission lines
• HV bus systems
• Transformers
• Circuit breakers
• Feeders, reactors, and capacitor banks
• Execute RTU and telecom upgrades for multiple clients
• Review, document, and submit accurate test reports for client and regulatory use
• Interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and communication drawings
• Identify discrepancies in drawings and communicate issues clearly
• Accurately complete time, expense, and reporting documentation
• Maintain assigned company vehicle in good working condition

Technical Experience Required

• SEL microprocessor relays,
• RTUs and communication processors, such as:
• GE, Telvent, SEL, Cooper, Novatech

Preferred Technical Experience

• GE microprocessor relays (C30, D60, F35, L90, T35, T60)
• Experience with SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse relays
• Substation RTUs and telecom equipment for both brownfield and greenfield projects
• Scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and project management of protection & control or RTU projects
• Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements

Physical & Compliance Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and work outdoors
• Ability to travel extensively and work overtime as required
• Valid driver's license and ability to qualify for company vehicle driving privileges
• Pass MVR review, pre-employment drug screening, background check (7-year history), and additional client-required clearances
• Complete and pass 30-hour OSHA training
• Fluency in English (read, write, speak)

Additional Information

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Long-term project with strong potential for ongoing work
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/Disabled/Veterans)