Protection & 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-timeIrving • 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 project management and compliance with NERC CIP requirements. Proficient in interpreting technical diagrams and managing protection and control projects for utility clients.

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5+ Years Experience In Electrical TestingBachelor Of Science In EngineeringExperience With SEL And GE Microprocessor RelaysProject Management Of Protection And Control TeamsFamiliarity With NERC CIP Requirements

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Hard Skills

Installation Of Protective Relay EquipmentTesting Of Protection And Control CircuitryRTU And Telecom UpgradesInterpretation Of Technical DiagramsExperience With Transmission And Distribution RelaysScoping And Budgeting ProjectsField Environment AdaptabilityOSHA 30-Hour Training

Soft Skills

Ability To Work OvertimeStrong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SEL Microprocessor RelaysGE Microprocessor RelaysRTUsCommunication ProcessorsDigital Fault Recorders

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseOSHA 30-Hour Training

Industry Keywords

Protection And Control EquipmentHV UtilityTelecom EquipmentBrownfield And Greenfield ProjectsNERC CIP Compliance

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 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 escalate 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, 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 protection and control, RTU, and telecom projects
Experience with project management of protection and control teams 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
Ability to pass pre-employment and periodic unannounced drug tests
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check with 7-year history
Valid driver's license and minimum motor vehicle insurability standards
Must take and pass 30-hour OSHA training
Ability to work in a field environment with changing outdoor conditions
Willingness to work overtime 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
Annual performance and pay reviews
Bonus and incentive programs
Technical training and internal workforce development program
Leadership training and career tracks
Tuition reimbursement program