Protection Relay Technician II – Testing & Commissioning

Electric Power Systems; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and a FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Certifications

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems across North America. The role emphasizes safety, technical proficiency, and growing expertise in relay schemes while supporting project execution with testing, troubleshooting, and reporting.

You'll work with Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers, develop testing plans, and communicate findings clearly to clients and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment drug screen is required for safety sensitive role.
• Criminal background check required and satisfactory.
• Overtime and travel to customer sites may be required.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and participate in job briefings and hazard mitigation.
• Apply Human Performance Error Reduction concepts in daily work.
• Promote safe work behaviors and support safety initiatives.
• Perform relay testing with assistance from Senior Technicians and Engineers.
• Execute element, logic, and basic functional testing of protective relays and control systems.
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and protection logic.
• Create detailed reports, test results, commissioning records, and calibration docs.
• Coordinate with engineers and project teams to ensure alignment and efficiency.

Skills

Relay protection systems

Testing & commissioning

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Protection relays

SCADA/Protocols

Education

Electrical/Electronic technology degree

NETA II Certification

Tools

Relay test software

Job description

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems across North America. The role emphasizes safety, technical proficiency, and growing expertise in relay schemes while supporting project execution with testing, troubleshooting, and reporting.

You'll work with Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers, develop testing plans, and communicate findings clearly to clients and project stakeholders.