Protection and Control Technician I (Remote)

Telex LLC; Akron (OH); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

PTO

Career growth

Job summary

Telex LLC is seeking a Protection and Control Technician I (Remote) to support field teams in inspection, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of substation protection and control systems. This early-career role offers supervision and hands-on experience with relay testing and protective schemes.

The position requires travel to customer sites, working with Doble Protection Suite, RTS, and Test Universe software, and developing standard procedures for relays, DFRs, RTUs, and communication

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of field experience in basic relay testing, substation controls, and commissioning support under direct supervision.
• Associate degree in Electrical Power & Controls or Electrical Engineering Technology or Journeyman Electrician experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to distinguish color-coded wires, fiber optics, and related materials.
• Ability to work safely and follow all electrical safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on low, medium, and high voltage systems.
• Assist project lead with functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformers, and breaker controls.
• Support isolation, setpoint testing, logic testing, and basic scheme testing (reclosing, breaker failure).
• Assist with end-to-end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, RTS, or Test Universe software to verify protection schemes.
• Assist in installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relays, DFRs, RTUs, IEDs, and communication systems.
• Develop written standard commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relays and communication systems.
• Generate basic customer reports describing issues found and corrective actions taken.
• Maintain a professional attitude when interacting with customers, vendors, and service providers.

Skills

Relay testing basics

Substation controls

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Valid driver’s license

Color-coded wires identification

Safety procedures

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Power & Controls

Electrical Engineering Technology degree

Journeyman Electrician experience

Military power systems training

Tools

Doble Protection Suite

RTS

Test Universe

Job description

At Telex, we don't just power grids - we power possibilities. Our team of expert engineers and field technician partners with utilities, independent power producers, and energy innovators to deliver reliable, resilient, and future-ready power systems.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Protection and Control Technician I (Remote) support field teams in the inspection, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of substation protection and control systems. This role is designed for early ‑ career technicians who are building foundational relay testing and substation controls experience while working under close supervision.

What You'll Do

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on low, medium, and high ‑ voltage electrical systems.
• Assist project lead with functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformers, and circuit breaker controls.
• Support isolation, setpoint testing, logic testing, and basic scheme testing (reclosing, breaker failure, etc.).
• Assist with end ‑ to ‑ end relay testing using Doble Protection Suite, RTS, or Test Universe software to verify communication ‑ assisted protection schemes.
• Assist in installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relays, relaying schemes, DFR equipment, SCADA systems, distribution automation systems, and associated communication equipment.
• Assist in developing written standard commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relays, DFRs, RTUs, IEDs, and communication systems.
• Generate basic customer reports describing issues found and corrective actions taken or proposed.
• Maintain a professional attitude when interacting with customers, vendors, and service providers.

Preferred Experience

• 1-2 years of field experience in basic relay testing, substation controls, and commissioning support under direct supervision.
• Associate degree in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), Electrical Engineering Technology, EE degree, military power systems training (Prime Power, Electrical Power Production, Navy Seabees), or Journeyman Electrician experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to distinguish color ‑ coded wires, fiber optics, and related materials.
• Ability to work safely and follow all electrical safety procedures

Other Requirements

• Pass pre ‑ employment drug test and background check.
• Ability to crawl, climb, stand, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, and nights.

Why Join Telex?

Includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, PTO, career growth pathways, and an innovative environment working with cutting ‑ edge technology.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation

• Salary range: $ (DOE) with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan + additional retirement options.