Journey Substation Relay Tech

Flynoco; Loveland, Northern (CO, KY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Loveland Electric Utility Division is seeking a Journey Substation Relay Technician to install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment in a high‑voltage environment. The role covers protective relaying, SCADA, transformers and switchgear, with vendor coordination and commissioning responsibilities.

Required qualifications include a 4-year substation apprentice or Relay Testing Apprentice program with certification and 1–3 years in a substation setting.

Qualifications

• Electrical theory knowledge is required.
• Experience with SCADA and protective relays in substations preferred.
• Certification or training in substation apprenticeships or relays is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment.
• Work on protective relaying, SCADA, power transformers and metal-clad switchgear.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors; perform reporting, scheduling, inspection, testing and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical theory

SCADA systems

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Electric or Electronic Sciences

Substation apprentice program certification

Tools

SCADA software

Protective relays

Diagnostics tools

Job description

The City of Loveland serves almost forty thousand homes and more than 4,000 businesses with care, foresight, and integrity. The city’s Electric Utility Division is at the forefront of grid transformation.

In keeping with its mission, Loveland is now looking to onboard a Journey Substation Relay Technician. This person will be tasked with installing, maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting and repairs on electronic, electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical equipment and systems in a substation environment. The role works on protective relaying, substation control systems, SCADA, power transformers, metal-clad switchgear, and other substation-related equipment. The position also supports vendor and contractor coordination, reporting, scheduling, inspection, testing, and final commissioning.

The salary range for this position is $102,821.47 to $149,091.28 annually based on experience with competitive benefit package.

Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED plus completion of an approved 4-year substation apprentice or Relay Testing Apprentice program with certification.
• 1 year working in a substation environment with experience in project management, construction, operations, testing, and maintaining substation equipment including protective relaying and SCADA equipment. 3 years is preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Additional college, vocational, or industry courses in electrical/electronic theory, lab work, associated mathematics, and communication systems OR Associate's degree in Electric or Electronic Sciences is preferred.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and background check.

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