Lead Protection & Control Relay Technician

UNAVAILABLE

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay
Career Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Per Diem for Travel
Referral Bonuses
Instructor-Led Courses

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Senior Relay Technician to serve as technical lead for protection and control systems, overseeing advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project execution. You will guide field teams, analyze protection schemes, and ensure safe, reliable operation of substation and industrial systems while engaging with customers and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, field development, and delivering high-quality test results, relay

Qualifications

  • Pass pre-employment drug screen for safety sensitive role.
  • Criminal background check required.
  • Willing to travel/out-of-town for periods.
  • Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
  • Experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in substations.
  • Knowledge of relay test software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety briefings and enforce safety policies on job sites.
  • Analyze protection schemes for power systems and coordinate field activities.
  • Perform installation, commissioning, testing & commissioning documentation.
  • Develop commissioning procedures, outage sequences, and energization plans.
  • Mentor Relay Technician I/II and junior engineers on protection practices.
  • Interface with customers and stakeholders to communicate status and resolve issues.

Skills

Protective relays
Troubleshooting
Project leadership
Relay test software
Field installation & commissioning

Education

Electrical/Electronic technology degree
Military experience
Engineering degree
NETA III/IV certification

Tools

Relay test software

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Senior Relay Technician to serve as technical lead for protection and control systems, overseeing advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project execution. You will guide field teams, analyze protection schemes, and ensure safe, reliable operation of substation and industrial systems while engaging with customers and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, field development, and delivering high-quality test results, relay

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