Relay/SCADA Technician

AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Indiana is seeking a Relay/SCADA Technician to install, test, maintain and troubleshoot protective relay, SCADA and communications equipment at substations, power plants and customer locations.

Educational requirement: an Associate of Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology from an accredited campus-based program; online degrees are not accepted; coursework must include math, AC/DC fundamentals, circuits, physics, motors and control systems.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology from an accredited campus-based program.
• Online degrees are not accepted for this role.
• Core topics include mathematics, AC/DC fundamentals, circuits, physics, motors and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, calibrate and troubleshoot relay/SCADA equipment.
• Read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate with other utilities, customer representatives and suppliers.
• Lead moderate projects and provide training to less experienced staff.
• Maintain accurate records of tests, installations and service activities.

Skills

SCADA systems

Relay protection

Electrical testing

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

AS in EE Tech

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that’s not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven‑time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty‑first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. If you’re ready to be part of a company that’s not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We’re not just building a more sustainable future, we’re powering it.

AES Indiana - Relay/SCADA Technician

AES INDIANA UNION: Union US - IPL Physical Unit MINIMUM: $43.23 MAXIMUM: $61.61

Relay/SCADA Technician

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Working independently and as a team to install, test, modify, maintain and remove all protective relay, associated communication and SCADA equipment currently in service and new, unfamiliar equipment about to be installed at various Company operating centers, substations, power plants and customer locations

• 1. Installing, wiring, testing, calibrating, troubleshooting and commissioning all applicable relay, load control or SCADA equipment and making neat, accurate records of these tests;
• 2. Reading, interpreting and understanding applicable relay and control schematics, wiring diagrams, instruction books and applicable computer software;
• 3. Working in conjunction with other employees to install, maintain and troubleshoot applicable communication channels such as microwave, pilot cable, leased, fiber optic or other types of communication circuits used for Relay or SCADA applications;
• 4. Working in conjunction with other employees to install, test, remove and maintain applicable power supply and battery systems and keeping accurate records of these installations or tests;
• 5. Contacting or working with employees of other companies such as customer representatives, equipment suppliers and Relay/SCADA technicians of other utilities;
• 6. Minor field engineering; making, correcting and submitting drawings of finished work; writing specialized reports on certain aspects of the work;
• 7. Acts as a Relay/SCADA project leader on moderately complex projects, such as the construction of relay, communication and SCADA components for substations, power plants and customer locations;
• 8. Working effectively with customers, when applicable, having electrical system problems or complaints, locates, identifies and helps correct these situations;
• 9. Instructs and trains personnel of less experience on the technical aspects of their job.

In addition to the primary duties listed above, the employee may be called upon to perform other work, as circumstances require.

Must know and comply with all Company safety and health policies and procedures applicable to work performance.

Relay/SCADA Technician Educational Requirement

The educational requirement for the Relay/SCADA Technician Position is successful completion of an Associate of Science Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology meeting the requirements described below 1. The degree is an Associate of Science Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology from an accredited university or college, which is a non-online type technical school such as ITT or Ivy Tech. A non-online school is one at which the core technical courses include both lecture and laboratory hours and must be taken at the school campus not on-line. Also, the laboratory hours must be taken concurrently with the lecture and 2. The degree core curriculum must substantially cover these topics and: Technical mathematics – college algebra and trigonometry AC/DC fundamentals and circuits analysis Digital fundamentals and circuits analysis General Physics Motors and transform technology Computer programming Control systems 3. The completion of such schooling has been documented and can be verified. A degree from an on-line type school such as University of Phoenix, Arizona State University or other online school will not fulfill the Educational Requirement for the Relay/SCADA Technician position.

Progression from the fifth step to the fourth step is intended to comply with section 7.03 of the physical unit collective bargaining agreement. However, employees will not progress to the fourth step and beyond until they have completed all of the job requirements including completing the minimum educational requirements for pension band L Relay/SCADA Technician. Failure to remain active in obtaining the educational requirements needed to progress to the Relay/SCADA Technician fourth step at a minimum level of one core technical class from the Educational Requirements list of subjects or approved equivalent subject per school semester may result in transfer out of the Relay/SCADA Technician classification unless extenuating circumstances can be identified and accepted by the Company.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long‑term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy. Are you ready to join us? www.aes.com/careers