Relay Protection Electrical Technician, IBEW

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

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

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSan Carlos • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in calibrating, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting protective relays and associated equipment, with a strong focus on SCADA systems and electrical power switching. Proven ability to lead and train technicians while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

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Protective Relay TestingSCADA System MaintenanceElectrical Power SwitchingHigh Voltage ExperienceElectrical Engineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Calibrating Protective RelaysTroubleshooting Electrical SystemsTesting SwitchgearProgramming Automation SystemsMaintaining Control SystemsElectrical Technician TrainingDocumenting Test ResultsOperating Company VehiclePerforming Electrical Power SwitchingLifting 100 Pounds

Soft Skills

CollaborationTraining and Directing ApprenticesAdaptability to Weather ConditionsAttention to Safety Procedures

Tools & Technologies

SCADA SystemsEMS Remote-Control SystemsMicroprocessor RelaysElectromechanical RelaysSolid-State Relays

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid California Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Electrical UtilitySubstation MaintenanceRegulatory ComplianceHigh Voltage SubstationPower Production

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Calibrate, install, maintain, operate, test, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul protective relays and associated equipment
Maintain substation and electric utility protection systems
Work with microprocessor, electromechanical and solid-state protective relays
Maintain and troubleshoot station automation and SCADA systems
Perform electrical power switching
Apply configurations to SCADA and EMS remote-control and data-acquisition systems
Plan and schedule work, including submitting clearance applications to the Operations Control Center
Test and commission switchgear, network relays and other integrated and non-integrated electrical systems
Program, install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot and maintain automation, control and synchronized end-to-end protection systems
Complete documentation, test reports, recording and filing of test results for regulatory compliance
Direct and train Electrical Technician apprentices and may direct Electricians
Maintain and revise engineering documents and drawings in the field
Lift, carry, maneuver and install tools, parts and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds across difficult terrain and elevated structures
Collaborate with other technicians on testing and equipment installation
Work outdoors in all weather conditions and near energized equipment
Operate a company vehicle and use required PPE

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be at least 18 years of age
High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience
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 PPE
Must be able to lift 100 pounds at least once a day
3 years of experience testing protective relay equipment in a power station or high voltage substation, or electrical technician-specific training and education
Ability to work near energized and rotating equipment, loud noises and vibrations
Ability to comprehend equipment labels and safety signs, learn and apply technical materials, and complete daily logs
Ability to travel/transfer to a new headquarters upon request
Ability to operate a company vehicle
Ability to work safely according to PG&E standards and procedures
Desired: four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, or two-year Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology plus two years of relay and control experience
Desired: previous Journeyman Electrical Technician experience with two or more years of relay and control experience
Desired: high-voltage electrical experience
Desired: ability to navigate and read MS Word and MS Excel
Desired: previous military experience in Power Production
May be subject to JATC review and approval
Must qualify on applicable prerequisite and secondary pre-employment tests

Benefits

Comp & perks

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