Protection & Controls Technician (Travel)

NES Fircroft; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7-day-per-week per diem

Travel opportunities

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Protection & Controls Technician to support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical substations for utility and heavy industrial clients. This hands-on field role validates protection and control systems, performs relay testing, and ensures safe, reliable substation operations.

The ideal candidate will travel extensively across the U.S., with assignments in various states.

Qualifications

• Experience testing protection and control systems in substations.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Willingness to travel across the U.S. for project work.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of substation protection and control systems.
• Conduct relay testing using OMICRON, Doble, and Megger equipment.
• Verify wiring, control circuits, SCADA interfaces, and protective relay settings.
• Support substation energization, startup, and outage activities.
• Document test procedures, results, and commissioning reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and client requirements.

Skills

Relay testing

Troubleshooting

Field service

Electrical testing

Tools

OMICRON equipment

Megger equipment

Doble equipment

Job description

My client is seeking a Protection & Controls Technician to support the testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical substations for utility and heavy industrial clients. This is a hands‑on field role responsible for validating protection and control systems, performing relay testing, and ensuring safe and reliable substation operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience using industry‑standard testing equipment such as OMICRON, Megger, and/or Doble to perform relay, control circuit, and electrical testing activities. Responsibilities include pre‑commissioning and commissioning of new substations, troubleshooting protection and control systems, interpreting electrical drawings and schematics, documenting test results, and supporting outage and energization activities.

This position requires extensive travel, with project assignments across Texas, Tennessee, Ohio, and Arizona. The company has a strong project backlog with work secured for the next 7+ years, providing long‑term stability and career growth. Employees receive 7-day-per-week per diem while on-site in addition to competitive compensation and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of substation protection and control systems.
• Conduct relay testing using OMICRON, Doble, and Megger equipment.
• Verify wiring, control circuits, SCADA interfaces, and protective relay settings.
• Support substation energization, startup, and outage activities.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Document test procedures, results, and commissioning reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and client requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in utility or industrial substation environments.
• Knowledge of protective relays, control systems, and high‑voltage equipment.
• Ability to travel extensively and work on project sites throughout the U.S.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.