Senior Relay Technician

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. Lead protective relay commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and field demolition and construction activities for relay replacement projects .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $65 - $88 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in protective relay commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting, with a strong foundation in power system fundamentals and hands-on experience in metering and SCADA systems. Capable of leading field activities, developing standards, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Protective Relay CommissioningTesting And TroubleshootingSCADA Systems KnowledgeField Experience In Demolition And ConstructionProficiency With Relay And Meter Test Sets

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Hard Skills

Protective RelayingMeteringFactory Acceptance TestingPoint-To-Point TestingCT/PT Injection And VerificationRelay TestingData AnalysisElectrical Code KnowledgeSafety Regulations ComplianceTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam LeadershipMentoringProblem-SolvingClient Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

OmicronDobleRadianSEL QuicksetSEL AcSELerator RTACGE Enervista UR SetupMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointDocument-Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

NETA Electrical Testing Technician (ETT)NICET Electrical Power Testing (EPT)State Electrician Certification

Industry Keywords

HV Substation EquipmentMV Electrical ApparatusElectrical EngineeringRelay/Substation TechnologyPower System FundamentalsNEC (NFPA 70)California Electrical CodeSafety PracticesHazard MitigationField Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead protective relay commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and field demolition and construction activities for relay replacement projects
Operate Omicron, Doble, Radian, and other vendor test sets using vendor software or manual control
Program, install, test, troubleshoot, certify, and verify revenue and check meters and electronic data recorders
Perform Factory Acceptance Testing and diagnose metering problems
Conduct point-to-point metering and telemetry testing to validate wiring, data paths, and head-end communication
Review and mark up SLDs, 3LDs, schematics, and wiring diagrams for field troubleshooting
Review engineering work packages and field conditions to identify constructability, wiring, and commissioning issues
Develop or support mitigation plans, document deviations, and coordinate changes with responsible engineers
Prepare or review test plans, commissioning procedures, job hazard analyses, test records, redlines, daily reports, deficiency lists, and configuration backups
Coordinate field activities with engineers, contractors, owners, and operations personnel
Connect to relays, meters, and RTUs to retrieve settings, event files, configurations, and other data
Evaluate oscillography, sequence-of-event reports, live data, and on-site wiring for troubleshooting and event analysis
Develop and maintain relaying and metering standards, procedures, and safety practices
Train and mentor engineers and technicians in the field and shop
Inspect relay and meter panels for client, code, and AHJ compliance
Support SCADA point-to-point checkouts, RTU, RTAC, and OrionLX configuration review, and substation communication troubleshooting
Follow company, client, and site-specific safety requirements, including JHAs, lockout/tagout, energized-work boundaries, PPE, and stop-work escalation
Estimate labor and equipment, maintain schedules, provide progress reports, and work independently in the field
Communicate with clients to meet their needs and build long-term relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree, trade school certificate, or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical power, or relay/substation technology; OR equivalent technical training and hands-on experience in protective relaying and metering
NETA Electrical Testing Technician (ETT), NICET Electrical Power Testing (EPT), state electrician certification, and/or vendor training certificates preferred but not required
5+ years of testing and commissioning or similar experience
Foundational understanding of power system fundamentals and basic theory
Working knowledge of HV substation equipment and MV electrical apparatus, including station service, MV switchgear, and protective relaying
On-site commissioning experience, including CT/PT injection and verification, protective and end-to-end relay testing, protection scheme functional verification, CT/PT burden/load checks, and/or meter accuracy tests preferred
Field experience supporting on-site demolition, construction, and hands-on troubleshooting of protection and control schemes preferred
Proficiency with relay and meter test sets such as Omicron CMC, Doble F6000, Megger SMRT, Radian RW, WECO, and similar test sets a plus
Knowledge of SCADA systems and programming a plus
Knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70) and California Electrical Code (CEC) a plus
Proficiency in SEL Quickset, SEL AcSELerator RTAC, SEL SynchroWAVe, GE Enervista UR Setup, Schneider ION Setup, and similar vendor software a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and PDF markup or document-management software
Experience using digital tools, automation, or generative AI to improve reporting and field workflows preferred
Experience applying industry best practices and established safety regulations, including PPE inspection, hazard mitigation, and stop-work directives
Ability to travel 50%-75% throughout the United States and work extended or irregular hours during outages and commissioning
Ability to climb stairs and ladders, stand for extended periods, work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions, and lift or carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements
Permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Workplace
Employee Ownership
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Collaborative Environment
Innovative Culture
Flexible working schedule
Remote, hybrid, or in-office work options
Training, mentorship, and formal development opportunities
Military experience considered