Protective Relay Tech II: Testing and Commissioning

Electric Power Systems; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short/Long-Term)

EAP

Competitive Pay

Incentives for Certifications

Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Path Planning

Instructor-Led Courses & Online Learn

Job summary

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems across diverse facilities in North America. You will develop relay expertise and support project execution through testing, troubleshooting, reporting, and client communication.

The role emphasizes safety, technical proficiency, and collaboration with Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers to advance relay protection schemes and testing practices.

Qualifications

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen as this is a safety-sensitive role.
• Criminal background check clearance required.
• Overtime and out-of-town travel may be required.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing and repairing protective relays at substation level.
• Ability to troubleshoot distribution and transmission control circuits.
• Knowledge of relay test software.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and participate in job briefings and hazard mitigation.
• Apply Human Performance Error Reduction concepts in daily work practices.
• Promote safe work behaviors and support team safety initiatives.
• Perform relay testing with assistance from Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers.
• Execute element, logic, and basic functional testing of protective relays and control systems.
• Perform and evaluate in-service readings to verify system performance and identify abnormalities.
• Conduct end-to-end testing and validate protection system operation.
• Perform communication installations and testing including SCADA, GOOSE, Modbus, fiber optics, and related protocols.
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics and complex protection logic.

Skills

Pre-employment drug screen

Background check

Overtime & travel

Valid driver’s license

Relay protection systems experience

Relay test software knowledge

Education

Electrical/Electronic technology degree or military experience or engineering degree

NETA II Certification, preferred

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 diverse facilities in North America. You will develop relay expertise and support project execution through testing, troubleshooting, reporting, and client communication.

The role emphasizes safety, technical proficiency, and collaboration with Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers to advance relay protection schemes and testing practices.