Lead Relay Technician: Protection & Control

Electric Power Systems; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Career Path Planning

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) seeks a Senior Relay Technician to serve as technical lead for protection and control systems, responsible for advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution.

You will analyze protection schemes, manage complex projects, lead field teams, ensure safe, reliable operation of substation and industrial systems, and interact with customers to meet expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic technology or related field or equivalent Military/Engineering background.
• Experience with protection and control schemes in substations or industrial systems.
• Ability to read schematics and perform relay testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety briefings and enforce safety policies on job sites.
• Perform installation, testing, commissioning, and verification of protection and control circuits.
• Manage projects, coordinate field activities, and interface with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Protection and control knowledge

Education

Electrical/Electronic engineering degree

NETA I II / IV Certification

Tools

Relay test software

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) seeks a Senior Relay Technician to serve as technical lead for protection and control systems, responsible for advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution.

You will analyze protection schemes, manage complex projects, lead field teams, ensure safe, reliable operation of substation and industrial systems, and interact with customers to meet expectations.