Relay Field Technician/Engineer PNW

MeshGrid HR; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime pay

Full medical benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an experienced electrical commissioning technician to perform testing and commissioning for high-voltage substations. This permanent role allows remote work and offers a competitive hourly rate along with substantial travel opportunities. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in electrical testing and are comfortable working with high-voltage systems. A B.S. in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical testing/commissioning, covering MV/HV breakers.
• Excellent verbal/written communication; detail-driven.
• Familiar with testing on distribution, generation, and transmission installations.

Responsibilities

• Commission and test P&C systems for high-voltage substations.
• Plan sequences and coordinate outages in live utility environments.
• Develop isolation strategies to enable safe work.

Skills

Electrical testing/commissioning

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management tools

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omicron CMC 256/356

Doble F6150

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Key Information
Location: Remote across CA, OR, WA, NV, ID or a mutually acceptable location
Travel: Up to 80%
Perks and Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, overtime, per diem, full medical benefits etc.
Position Type: Permanent Full time
What You’ll Do

• Commission and test P&C systems for high-voltage substations (utilities and renewable facilities).

• Perform hands‑on relay testing using sets such as Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150; typical devices include SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60, and comparable models.

• Own scope for substation P&C testing/commissioning, including outage planning and execution.

• Plan sequences and coordinate demolition/construction/testing outages in live utility environments.

• Develop isolation strategies that enable safe work without unintended operations or trips.

• Direct electricians, relay techs, and commissioning engineers to deliver installed, tested, and energized protection and SCADA systems; provide on‑site leadership.

• Reconcile bill of materials on arrival; flag shortages and coordinate with design.

• Verify field wiring against design drawings; create and track RFIs for design or implementation issues.

• Validate SCADA and DFR point lists with system operators; record results and close gaps.

• Contribute to technical growth and safety culture; complete Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).

• Attend on‑site and virtual project meetings; collaborate with PMs and clients to mitigate risks and resolve scheduling conflicts.

• Maintain redlines/as‑built records and deliver complete test packages and documentation.

• Handle project administration: time entries, expenses, and status reports.

Required Background

• 5+ years in electrical testing/commissioning, covering MV/HV breakers, power and instrument transformers, and substation P&C.

• Exposure to utility operations, substation construction, outage coordination, and commissioning workflows.

• Proven capability with transmission, substation, and distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, GE families) and protection schemes.

• Demonstrated experience validating P&C wiring in the field.

• Technical proficiency with protective relays: calibration and testing (Omicron CMC 256/356, Doble F6150), control‑scheme verification, CT/PT circuit checks, settings uploads to microprocessor relays, and both static/dynamic testing.

• Working knowledge of relevant standards and practices (NETA, IEEE, NFPA).

• Familiar with testing on distribution, generation, and transmission installations from ~15 kV up to ~500 kV, including relays, breakers, transformer controls, SCADA, and DFRs.

• Experience executing brownfield retrofit work (relays/equipment).

• Excellent verbal/written communication; detail‑driven with strong analytical and math skills.

• Comfortable with computers, relay software/microprocessor interfaces, and common project tools.

• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; able to manage drawing sets.

• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50+ lb with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Willingness to travel up to 80%.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technology discipline.

• Hands‑on testing/commissioning of substation equipment such as CTs, CCVTs, PLCs, and DC systems (batteries/chargers).

• Advanced skill with modern automated relay test equipment (e.g., Omicron, Doble).

• Familiarity with NovaTech OrionLX and GE D20 platforms.