Journeyman Meter Relay Technician

Pacific Power; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 174,484,000 - 236,232,000; Full time

Job summary

PacifiCorp in Washington is seeking a Journeyman Meter and Relay Technician who can install, maintain, test and repair substation protection, control, and metering equipment, including relays, meters, and SCADA interfaces.

The role requires a high school diploma, an electrical apprenticeship, 4+ years in the meter and relay trade, a valid CMV medical card, and the ability to pass a skills test. Travel and emergency overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completed electrical apprenticeship or equivalent program.
• 4+ years experience in the meter & relay trade.
• Must pass a pre-qualifying skills test.
• Good driving record.
• Commercial Motor Vehicle Medical Card (CMV).
• Physical exam required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test and repair substation equipment including protection, control, and metering equipment.
• Operate substation equipment and SCADA remote controls.
• Follow safety rules and company standards; may work in confined spaces or at heights.
• May work independently or with others and perform overtime during emergencies.

Skills

Meter & Relay experience

Safety-aware

SCADA familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Electrical apprenticeship completed

Tools

SCADA

Test equipment

Job description

POWER YOUR GREATNESS!

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

Date: Sep 21, 2026

Location: WALLA WALLA, WA, US, 99362

Company: PacifiCorp

Responsibilities

A Journeyman Meter and Relay Technician is a journeyman with a working knowledge of substation protection, control, and metering equipment. They install, maintain, test, adjust, troubleshoot and repair substation equipment which includes, but is not limited to electromechanical, solid state and microprocessor protective relays, indicating and KWH/KW meters, recording instruments including sequential event recorders and digital fault recorders, controls to all substation apparatus including breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitors, reactors and all associated equipment, and remote control equipment including various forms of SCADA. They perform testing on substation apparatus such as power factor testing, transformer turns ratio testing, megger testing and other analytical tests as assigned. They operate substation equipment, including switching and grounding. They are expected to follow safety rules and company standards. They may work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas, may work with bucket and boom trucks. They may work independently or with others, occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions, and be responsible for tools, test equipment, and vehicles.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Has successfully completed an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent program.
• 4+ years experience in the meter & relay trade.
• Must pass a pre-qualifying skills test.
• Good driving record.
• Commercial Motor Vehicle Medical Card (CMV) .
• Physical exam required.

Preferences

• 5+ years experience as a Journeyman Meter & Relay Technician.

Additional Information

Hiring Range: $71.69 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

Nearest Major Market: Kennewick

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