Electrical Technician

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

. Install, field test, and maintain protective relay equipment, relay carriers, supervisory equipment, station apparatus, instruments, remote and local control devices, and associated wiring .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeChico • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $83 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in installing, testing, and maintaining protective relay systems and associated equipment, with a strong focus on safety and compliance in high voltage environments. Proficient in reading electrical schematics and calibrating various relay types, ensuring operational efficiency in hydroelectric and substation settings.

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Journeyman Electrical Technician ExperienceTesting Protective Relay EquipmentCalibrating Electro-Mechanical RelaysReading Electrical SchematicsCertified Journey Level Electrician

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Hard Skills

Protective Relay Systems MaintenanceCalibrating Microprocessor RelaysTesting Current TransformersTroubleshooting Electrical EquipmentOperating SCADA SystemsField Testing Electrical EquipmentMaintaining Substation Protection SystemsInterpreting Electrical DrawingsLifting 100 PoundsWorking Safely Around Energized Equipment

Soft Skills

Ability to Work in Weather ExtremesTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Hydroelectric Powerhouse EquipmentStation Automation ToolsControl DevicesElectrical Testing Instruments

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid California Driver's LicenseCertified Journey Level Electrician

Industry Keywords

High Voltage SubstationElectrical EngineeringRelay and Control SystemsElectromechanical DevicesSafety Standards and Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install, field test, and maintain protective relay equipment, relay carriers, supervisory equipment, station apparatus, instruments, remote and local control devices, and associated wiring
Calibrate electro-mechanical and microprocessor relays
Test current transformers, power and potential transformers, and various transducers
Troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, calibrate, and maintain protective relay systems
Maintain substation and electric utility protection systems
Maintain station automation and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems
Safely operate and maintain hydroelectric powerhouses and related facilities
Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, equipment labels, and safety signs
Pack, move, lift, carry, and install tools, parts, and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds
Record and file test results and complete daily logs
Operate a company vehicle
Work with other technicians on testing and installing equipment
Follow PG&E safety standards and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
Must possess a valid California Driver's License
Ability to work in all types of weather extremes
Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions
Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to lift 100 pounds a minimum of one time a day
Must be able to wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Previous Journeyman Electrical Technician experience with two or more years of experience in relay and control
2 years experience testing protective relay equipment in a power station or high voltage substation
Certified journey level Electrician
Proficient in print reading, specifically elementaries (schematics) and diagrams of connections
Ability to calibrate electro-mechanical and microprocessor relays
Ability to test current transformers, power and potential transformers, and transducers
Ability to work safely around energized equipment, chemicals, fuels, solvents, oils, acids, paints, and other hazardous substances
Ability to work from heights and in confined or awkward positions
Ability to maneuver on stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, scaffolding, and narrow surfaces
Ability to travel between numerous site locations during work hours and transfer to new hydro facilities upon request
Desired: four-year degree in Electrical Engineering OR two-year Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and two years of experience in relay and control
Desired: successful completion of apprentice electrical technician program
Desired: demonstrated experience with electromechanical and microprocessor protective relay devices in substations or powerhouses
Desired: demonstrated ability to complete detailed and intricate work requiring hand and eye dexterity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collective bargaining representation through IBEW Local 1245
Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)