Lead Relay Technician - Substation Protection & Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and a 
F/

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems in Richmond, AL is seeking a Sr. Relay Technician to lead protection and control testing, commissioning, and diagnostic projects for substations and industrial facilities.

You will analyze protection schemes, supervise field teams, and ensure safe, reliable operation while interfacing with customers and stakeholders. The role demands hands-on relay experience, NETA/industrial standards knowledge, and strong problem-solving, communication, and safety leadership across

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing and repairing protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution substations.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot protection, control, and communication systems.
• Experience leading field teams and coordinating projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead job site safety briefings and enforce safety policies.
• Analyze protection schemes and perform relay installation, testing and commissioning.
• Perform advanced end-to-end and functional testing using relay test equipment and software.
• Read and validate protection and control schematics and configurations.
• Mentor Relay Technician I/II and junior engineers.

Skills

relay protection

troubleshooting

team leadership

safety awareness

Education

Electrical/Electronic technology degree

NETA certification

Tools

Relay test software

Substation test equipment

Job description

Electric Power Systems in Richmond, AL is seeking a Sr. Relay Technician to lead protection and control testing, commissioning, and diagnostic projects for substations and industrial facilities.

You will analyze protection schemes, supervise field teams, and ensure safe, reliable operation while interfacing with customers and stakeholders. The role demands hands-on relay experience, NETA/industrial standards knowledge, and strong problem-solving, communication, and safety leadership across