Protection Relay Technician II: Grow Your Career

Asplundh Tree Expert Co; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Talent Development – Instructor-Led/On

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Certifications

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems with increasing independence. This role emphasizes safety, technical proficiency, and the ability to support project execution through testing, troubleshooting, and reporting.

You will develop expertise in relay protection schemes, system analysis, and advanced testing while collaborating with Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers on client projects

Qualifications

• Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution substations.
• Ability to troubleshoot distribution and transmission control circuits.
• Knowledge of relay test software and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and participate in job briefings and hazard mitigation.
• Perform relay testing with support from Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers.
• Execute element, logic, and basic functional testing of protective relays and control systems.
• Evaluate in-service readings to verify performance and identify abnormalities.
• Conduct end-to-end testing and validate protection system operation.
• Coordinate work with engineers and project teams to ensure alignment.

Skills

Relay testing

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Electrical/Electronic technology degree

Engineering degree

Military experience

Tools

Relay test software

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems with increasing independence. This role emphasizes safety, technical proficiency, and the ability to support project execution through testing, troubleshooting, and reporting.

You will develop expertise in relay protection schemes, system analysis, and advanced testing while collaborating with Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers on client projects