Protection & Control Relay Tech Lead – Substation Testing

CoVolt Power AHV; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power AHV is seeking an experienced senior test engineer to lead testing of protection schemes in energized substations across the continental US. You will deploy Doble ProTest, coordinate with project teams, and ensure high-quality commissioning and SCADA testing.

The role requires 10+ years in the industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in challenging outdoor environments while safely handling heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years in industry with electrical testing experience.
• Must test transmission-grade relays from SEL, GE, ABB, Basler.
• Familiar with protective relays and schemes (overcurrent, differential, line, voltage, frequency).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute test plans using Doble ProTest or equivalent.
• Perform functional testing of complex protection schemes.
• Ensure project quality and conformance to specifications.
• Troubleshoot wiring/design issues and communicate progress to project team.

Skills

Team leadership

Equipment testing

Technical communication

Reading drawings

SCADA testing

Relays testing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Technology/Engineering

Bachelor's degree preferred

NICET or NETA level 2+

Tools

Doble ProTest

SEL RTAC

SEL Acselerator

RTS

Adobe

Job description

CoVolt Power AHV is seeking an experienced senior test engineer to lead testing of protection schemes in energized substations across the continental US. You will deploy Doble ProTest, coordinate with project teams, and ensure high-quality commissioning and SCADA testing.

The role requires 10+ years in the industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in challenging outdoor environments while safely handling heavy equipment.