Relay Protection Electrical Technician – IBEW

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

. Calibrate, install, maintain, operate, program, test, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul protective relays and associated equipment .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting protective relay systems and electrical power systems, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance with PG&E standards. Proficient in testing, commissioning, and configuring electrical systems while effectively collaborating with team members and training apprentices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Protective Relay TestingElectrical Power SwitchingHigh Voltage Substation ExperienceElectrical Engineering DegreePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Compliance

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Hard Skills

Calibrate Protective RelaysInstall and Maintain EquipmentTroubleshoot Electrical SystemsTest and Commission SystemsConfigure SCADA and EMS SystemsDocument Test ReportsElectrical Technician TrainingWork Near Energized EquipmentLift 100 PoundsOperate Company Vehicle

Soft Skills

CollaborationTraining and Directing ApprenticesAdaptability to Weather ConditionsAttention to Safety Standards

Tools & Technologies

SCADA SystemsEMS SystemsMicroprocessor Relay SystemsElectromechanical Relay SystemsSolid-State Relay SystemsNetwork RelaysSwitchgear

Certifications & Qualifications

California Driver's LicenseApprentice Electrical Technician Test (ETT)Provisional Journeyman Electrical Technician Assessment

Industry Keywords

Electrical UtilityProtective Relay SystemsSubstation MaintenanceJoint Apprentice Training Committee (JATC)PG&E Safety Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Calibrate, install, maintain, operate, program, test, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul protective relays and associated equipment
Maintain protective relay systems, including microprocessor, electromechanical, solid-state, and synchronized end-to-end protection systems
Maintain and troubleshoot substation and electric utility protection systems
Test, commission, and configure integrated and non-integrated electrical systems, including switchgear, network relays, SCADA, and EMS systems
Perform electrical power switching
Plan and schedule work and submit clearance applications to the Operations Control Center
Complete documentation, test reports, records, and regulatory compliance materials
Direct and train Electrical Technician apprentices and potentially direct Electricians
Maintain and revise engineering documents and drawings in the field
Work near energized and rotating equipment in outdoor environments and all weather conditions
Lift, carry, install, pack, and move tools, parts, equipment, and materials weighing up to 100 pounds
Work on ladders and elevated structures while using PPE
Operate a company vehicle
Collaborate with other technicians to test and install equipment
Perform other responsibilities as 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 and safety signs, learn and apply technical materials, and complete daily logs
Ability to work safely according to PG&E safety standards and procedures
Desired: four-year degree in Electrical Engineering OR two-year Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and two years of experience in relay and control
Desired: previous Journeyman Electrical Technician experience with two or more years of experience in relay and control
Desired: high voltage electrical experience
Desired: ability to navigate and read information in MS Word and MS Excel
Desired: previous military experience in Power Production
May be subject to Joint Apprentice Training Committee (JATC) review and approval
Required pre-employment testing includes Apprentice Electrical Technician Test (ETT), Physical Test Battery, and Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/Technical Driving
Provisional Journeyman Electrical Technician Assessment

Benefits

Comp & perks

IBEW Local 1245 representation
Collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases
Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)