Low Voltage Technician-Substations

The Archetype Strategy; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archetype Strategy is looking for Low Voltage Technicians in Phoenix, AZ, to install and maintain SCADA systems, RTUs, and other low voltage systems. Roles include SCADA Technicians and Substation Automation Technicians, requiring experience in utilities, oil & gas, and related fields. Candidates should have a strong background in communication protocols and system integration. This full-time position may offer contract options in a dynamic work environment focused on utilities and energy sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience with telemetry systems and remote controller installation.
• Familiarity with Modbus and DNP3 communication protocols.
• Knowledge of system diagnostics in utility and industrial power systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain SCADA systems.
• Implement and maintain automation systems in substations.
• Configure and test protection relays and RTUs.

Skills

SCADA systems

RTUs

communication protocols

network troubleshooting

protective relaying

telemetry systems

Education

Experience in Utilities, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing

Proficient in IEC 61850 and relay logic

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Overview

Low Voltage Technicians – SCADA, RTU, and Substation Systems
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract options available
Industries: Utilities, Energy, Oil & Gas, Industrial Automation, Transportation

Roles

• SCADA Technicians / SCADA Integrators
  • Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain SCADA systems using RTUs and PLCs
  • Integrate telemetry, HMI interfaces, and communication networks
  • Set up and troubleshoot communication protocols including Modbus and DNP3
  • Ideal Background: Utilities, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing; Experience with telemetry systems, radio/modem setup, and network troubleshooting
• Substation Automation Technicians
  • Responsibilities: Implement, test, and maintain automation and control systems in substations
  • Configure and program substation RTUs and communication gear
  • Support substation commissioning and relay testing
  • Ideal Background: Electrical Utilities, EPC Contractors; Proficient in IEC 61850, relay logic, and RTU interfacing
• Protection & Control (P&C) Technicians
  • Responsibilities: Configure and test protection relays and RTUs in high and low voltage environments
  • Integrate SCADA and communication systems for monitoring and control
  • Assist with substation commissioning activities
  • Ideal Background: Utility and Industrial Power Systems; Skilled in protective relaying, SCADA-RTU integration, and system diagnostics
• Field Service Technicians – Low Voltage Systems
  • Responsibilities: Install and maintain RTUs, remote controllers, and monitoring systems