Relay Protection Electrical Technician, IBEW

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

. Complete documentation and test reports required for internal and Federal, State and local regulatory compliance .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical systems, including protective relays and automation control systems. Proficient in regulatory compliance documentation and capable of working safely in diverse environmental conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Testing Protective Relay EquipmentElectrical System CommissioningSCADA and EMS ConfigurationRegulatory Compliance DocumentationElectrical Technician Training

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Hard Skills

Electrical Power SwitchingTesting and TroubleshootingProgramming Protective RelaysCalibrating Automation SystemsMaintaining Engineering DocumentsOperating Company VehicleLifting 100 PoundsWorking in Weather ExtremesPerforming Electrical System TestsDirecting Electrical Technicians

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationSafety AwarenessCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electromechanical RelaysSolid-State RelaysMicroprocessor RelaysPower/Hand ToolsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDCalifornia Driver's LicenseApprentice Electrical Technician TestProvisional Journeyman Electrical Technician Assessment

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceElectrical TechnicianHigh Voltage SubstationPower StationPG&E Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete documentation and test reports required for internal and Federal, State and local regulatory compliance
Perform electrical power switching
Test, troubleshoot and configure remote control and data acquisition systems, including SCADA and EMS
Plan and schedule work, including submitting clearance applications to the Operations Control Center
Test and commission integrated and non-integrated electrical systems, including switchgear and network relays
Direct and train Electrical Technician apprentices and may direct Electricians
Program, install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot and maintain electromechanical, solid-state and microprocessor protective relays, automation and control systems, including synchronized end-to-end protection systems
Maintain and revise engineering documents and drawings in the field
Lift, carry and install tools, parts and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds across challenging terrain and elevated structures
Operate a company vehicle
Pack and move equipment, power/hand tools and materials
Work with other technicians on testing and installing equipment
Record and file test results
Work safely in a team environment
Perform other responsibilities assigned based on business need

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 and maintain a valid California Driver's License or ability to obtain on 1st day of hire
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 wear company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Must be able to lift 100 pounds a minimum of one time a day
3 year experience testing protective relay equipment in a power station or high voltage substation or electrical technician specific training and education
Ability to comprehend equipment labels, safety signs, technical materials and complete daily logs
Ability to travel/transfer to a new headquarter upon request
Ability to operate a company vehicle
Ability to work near energized and rotating equipment, loud noises and vibrations
Ability to work predominantly outdoors and in all weather conditions
Ability to work safely according to PG&E standards and procedures
Must complete applicable pre-employment testing, including Apprentice Electrical Technician Test, Physical Test Battery, Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving, and Provisional Journeyman Electrical Technician Assessment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
IBEW Local 1245 representation and collective bargaining coverage
Company vehicle for work duties