Lead Substation Protection & Control Tech — Testing

Telex LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO

Career growth opportunities

Benefits and insurance

Job summary

Telex, LLC is seeking a Senior Protection and Control Technician to support relay testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting for substation projects. You’ll collaborate with engineering teams and clients to deliver high‑quality, reliable outcomes and help implement standardized testing procedures.

Travel and field work are required as part of this role. The ideal candidate brings experience with protective relaying, DFRs, SCADA, and related test equipment, along with strong communication skills

Qualifications

• 1-5 years field experience in relay testing, calibration, or substation commissioning without direct supervision.
• Strong understanding of three‑phase power systems and protection schemes.
• Proficiency with Omicron, Doble, Vanguard, and related test equipment.
• Skilled in RTS, Test Universe, Protection Suite, and Accelerator.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning, installation, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment, DFRs, SCADA systems, and automation systems.
• Conduct end‑to‑end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, Omicron Test Universe, and RTS.
• Execute functional and scheme testing including reclosing, breaker failure, logic schemes, and communication‑assisted protection.
• Troubleshoot protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, and 8979 using Wireshark, Accelerator, and ASE 2000.
• Support development of standardized testing procedures.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and engineering teams to ensure reliable project outcomes.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians when needed.

Skills

Relay testing

Protective relaying

Troubleshooting

SCADA systems

Field testing

Client collaboration

Driver's license

Tools

Omicron Test Universe

RTS

Doble Protection Suite

Accelerator

ASE 2000

Vanguard

Protection Suite

DNP3

Modbus

Job description

Telex, LLC is seeking a Senior Protection and Control Technician to support relay testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting for substation projects. You’ll collaborate with engineering teams and clients to deliver high‑quality, reliable outcomes and help implement standardized testing procedures.

Travel and field work are required as part of this role. The ideal candidate brings experience with protective relaying, DFRs, SCADA, and related test equipment, along with strong communication skills