HV Protection & Control Field Technician

Shermco; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Family benefits

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee training

Job summary

Shermco is seeking a Protection and Control Technician to install, test, and maintain protective relays, RTUs, and telecom equipment for HV utility projects. The role involves field work, climbing, lifting, and extensive travel to client sites across the region.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical testing with protection and control equipment and substations, plus experience with SEL/GE/ABB relays and substation RTUs. Overtime and training opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical testing with protection and control focus
• B.S. in engineering/tech or technical school or military experience
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays (SEL/GE/ABB/Westinghouse)
• Experience with substation RTUs and telecom equipment for utility projects

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relay equipment and RTUs
• Perform functional testing on protection and control circuits
• Upgrade RTU and telecom systems for clients
• Review and document test reports for clients and regulatory use
• Read wiring diagrams and configurations and spot discrepancies
• Complete time and expense reports and maintain vehicle upkeep

Skills

Protection & control equipment

RTU & telecom experience

Protection relay testing

NERC CIP familiarity

Education

B.S. in engineering/tech

Technical school diploma

Military electrical program

Tools

SEL relays (311C/311L/…)

GE relays (C30, D60, F35, L90, T35, T60)

RTU platforms (GE Telvent SEL Cooper Novatech)

Job description

Shermco is seeking a Protection and Control Technician to install, test, and maintain protective relays, RTUs, and telecom equipment for HV utility projects. The role involves field work, climbing, lifting, and extensive travel to client sites across the region.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical testing with protection and control equipment and substations, plus experience with SEL/GE/ABB relays and substation RTUs. Overtime and training opportunities provided.