Protection and Controls Technician II-IV

Shermco Industries

. Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, digital fault recorders, remote terminal units, and communication processors .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50 - $95 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in installing, testing, and maintaining protective relay equipment and communication processors, with a strong focus on protection and control systems in high voltage environments. Proficient in managing projects related to RTUs and telecom equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.

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5+ Years Experience In Electrical TestingBachelor Of Science In EngineeringExperience With SEL And GE Microprocessor RelaysFamiliarity With NERC CIP Requirements30-Hour OSHA Training

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Hard Skills

Installation Of Protective Relay EquipmentTesting Of Protection And Control CircuitryRTU And Telecom UpgradesInterpretation Of Schematic DiagramsExperience With Transmission And Distribution RelaysScoping And Budgeting For ProjectsManagement Of Protection And Control TeamsDocumentation And ReportingField Environment AdaptabilityAbility To Lift Up To 50 Pounds

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving AbilitiesAttention To DetailAdaptability To Changing Conditions

Tools & Technologies

SEL Microprocessor RelaysGE Microprocessor RelaysRTUsCommunication ProcessorsDigital Fault RecordersPowerline Carrier EquipmentTelecom EquipmentTime And Expense Reporting ToolsClient Reporting SystemsVehicle Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicensePre-Employment Background CheckFit-For-Duty Physical ExamPeriodic Unannounced Drug Tests

Industry Keywords

High Voltage UtilityProtection And Control EquipmentSubstation RTUsBrownfield And Greenfield ProjectsNERC CIP ComplianceFederal And Municipal ClientsPower GenerationElectrical Testing IndustryTelecom EquipmentClient Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, digital fault recorders, remote terminal units, and communication processors
Functionally test protection and control circuitry for transmission lines, HV buses, transformers, circuit breakers, feeders, reactors, and capacitor banks
Perform RTU and telecom upgrades for various clients
Work with SEL microprocessor relays, including 311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487B, 487E, 487V, 587, 587Z, and 787
Work with GE microprocessor relays, including C30, D60, F35, L90, T35, and T60
Work with RTUs and communication processors from GE, Telvent, SEL, Cooper, and Novatech
Review, document, and submit test reports for client reporting and regulatory purposes
Interpret one-line, three-line, wiring, schematic, and communication configuration diagrams; identify and report discrepancies
Complete time and expense reports
Maintain the assigned company vehicle

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in the electrical testing industry focused on protection and control equipment, RTUs, and telecom with HV utility, co-op, power generation, federal, or municipal clients
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology in a similar discipline, or technical school diploma, or military experience in Army Prime Power or Navy Nuclear electrical program
Experience with transmission and distribution relays, including SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse
Experience with substation RTUs, communication processors, and telecom equipment for brownfield and greenfield projects
Experience with scoping, scheduling, and budgeting for protection and control, RTU, and telecom projects
Experience managing protection and control teams working in HV substations for utility clients
Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations
Ability to pass a fit-for-duty physical exam when required
Pass pre-employment and periodic unannounced drug tests
Pass a pre-employment background check with 7-year history
Valid driver's license and minimum motor vehicle insurability standards
Take and pass 30-hour OSHA training
Ability to work in a field environment subject to changing outdoor conditions
Ability to work overtime as needed and travel extensively to client work locations
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry leading overtime program with lucrative rate structure
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Medical insurance as low as $1 per week
Retirement and savings programs with company match, including 401(k) and health savings account
Eligibility for annual performance and pay reviews
Eligibility for bonus and incentive programs
Technical training through a full-scale internal workforce development program
Leadership training and career tracks
Tuition reimbursement program