Relay Protection Technician II - Field Testing & Commissioning

Electric Power Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Talent Development – Courses andOnline

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Certifications

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems in a safety-focused environment. The role includes developing expertise in relay protection, analyzing system performance, and supporting project execution through testing and reporting.

This mid-level position requires hands-on experience with protective relays and the ability to work with Senior Technicians and Engineers.

Qualifications

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position.
• Criminal background check required.
• Willing to travel out of town for overtime and assignments.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation or distribution level substations.
• 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.
• Perform circuit analysis involving protective relays, instrumentation transformers, AC/DC circuits, and overall system functionality.
• Analyze relay operations, event records, and system performance data for troubleshooting and validation.
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and complex protection logic.
• Develop testing plans and isolation plans to ensure safe and efficient execution of work.
• Create detailed reports, including test results, commissioning records, and calibration documentation.
• Demonstrate clear communication with clients, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate work activities with engineers, project teams, and other technicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Relay protection troubleshooting

Relay test software

Testing and commissioning

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology

Military Experience

4-year Engineering Degree

Tools

Protective relay testing equipment

Job description

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems in a safety-focused environment. The role includes developing expertise in relay protection, analyzing system performance, and supporting project execution through testing and reporting.

This mid-level position requires hands-on experience with protective relays and the ability to work with Senior Technicians and Engineers.