Field Relay Technician

Augment Professional Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

Augment Professional Services in Austin, TX seeks a Field Relay Testing & Commissioning Technician to commission electrical power distribution equipment and perform protective relay testing for large-scale infrastructure projects, including Tesla facilities. Extensive travel across the United States is required.

The role involves testing, energization support, and documentation, working with commissioning engineers and clients to verify protection schemes and control systems while complying with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field relay testing and electrical commissioning.
• Experience with SEL protective relays and SEL AcSELerator QuickSet is a plus.
• Ability to travel extensively to project sites across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform protective relay testing, calibration, and commissioning using SEL platforms.
• Commission switchgear, circuit breakers, substations, transformers, and industrial equipment.
• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot SEL relay settings and communications.
• Support energization activities and commissioning sequences.
• Document testing results and turnover packages.
• Coordinate activities with engineering, construction, and project teams.
• Maintain OSHA, NFPA 70E, and lockout/tagout compliance.

Skills

SEL relay testing

Electrical protection systems

Test equipment

Reading diagrams

SCADA familiarity

Documentation

Education

Electrical Journeyman License

NETA Testing Technician certification

OSHA 30 certification

NFPA 70E training

Tools

Omicron

Doble

Megger

Vanguard

Job description

Field Relay Testing & Commissioning Technician (Industrial / Data Center Power Systems)

Job Location: Austin, TX 78725
Salary Range: $60.00 - $70.00 Hourly

Position Overview

This position is responsible for commissioning electrical power distribution equipment, performing protective relay testing, validating system functionality, and ensuring electrical systems are safely prepared for energization. Technicians work closely with commissioning engineers, electrical contractors, equipment manufacturers, utility representatives, and client project teams throughout construction and startup activities. The role supports testing, commissioning, startup, and energization of industrial electrical systems for large-scale infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, and data center construction projects, including Tesla facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform protective relay testing, calibration, and commissioning using SEL Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories relay platforms.
• Commission low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Test and commission switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, CTs, PTs/VTs, and associated protection equipment.
• Execute electrical acceptance testing in accordance with project specifications, client requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Configure, verify, and troubleshoot SEL relay settings and communications.
• Support electrical system energization activities and commissioning sequences.
• Perform functional testing of protection and control systems.
• Assist with SCADA, communication, and control system verification.
• Troubleshoot electrical protection, control, and power distribution issues during construction and startup.
• Review electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, relay logic, wiring diagrams, and commissioning procedures.
• Document testing results, commissioning reports, punch lists, and turnover packages.
• Coordinate activities with engineering, construction, utility representatives, and project management teams.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, client safety requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Travel extensively to project sites throughout the United States.

Required Technical Skills

• Experience testing and commissioning SEL protective relays.
• Working knowledge of electrical protection systems and relay coordination.
• Experience commissioning switchgear, circuit breakers, substations, transformers, and industrial electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of medium- and high-voltage power distribution systems.
• Experience with electrical testing equipment such as Omicron, Doble, Megger, Vanguard, or equivalent.
• Ability to read electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection drawings.
• Understanding of CT/PT testing, breaker timing, insulation resistance testing, and functional verification.
• Familiarity with SCADA, communications, and protection control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in field environments.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and digital commissioning documentation systems.

Preferred Experience / Qualifications

• 3+ years of field relay testing and electrical commissioning experience.
• Previous experience supporting Tesla, hyperscale data center, utility, renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, or EPC construction projects.
• Experience with SEL AcSELerator QuickSet and SEL protective relay families.
• NETA Testing Technician certification (preferred).
• OSHA 30 certification.
• NFPA 70E training.
• Electrical Journeyman License or equivalent field experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively to project locations.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client-facing professionalism.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Augment Professional Services (APS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.