Lead Substation Protection & Control Technician

Telex LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Telex LLC in Denver, CO is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying schemes across substations.

You will lead field deployment for generation, transmission, and distribution projects, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with utilities, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver reliable, world-class protection systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years field experience in relay testing, calibration, and substation commissioning without direct supervision.
• Expertise in three-phase power systems, protection schemes, and SCADA integration.
• Proficiency with Omicron, Doble, Vanguard, and related test equipment.
• Skilled in RTS, Test Universe, Protection Suite, and Accelerator.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, installation, and maintenance of protective relaying equipment and SCADA systems.
• Perform end-to-end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, Omicron Test Universe, and RTS.
• Test functional schemes: reclosing, breaker failure, advanced logic, and comms protection.
• Troubleshoot protocols: DNP3, Modbus; use Wireshark, Accelerator, ASE 2000.
• Develop standardized commissioning and testing procedures.
• Mentor junior technicians and oversee field execution for safety and quality.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and engineering teams for reliability.

Skills

Relay testing

Calibration

Substation commissioning

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Omicron

Doble

Vanguard

RTS

Protection Suite

Test Universe

Accelerator

ASE 2000

Job description

Telex LLC in Denver, CO is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Technician to own commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting advanced protective relaying schemes across substations.

You will lead field deployment for generation, transmission, and distribution projects, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with utilities, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver reliable, world-class protection systems.