Relay Technician

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility consulting firm is seeking Relay Testing Technicians to support major utility modernization projects across Ohio and Pennsylvania. Candidates will be responsible for performing relay testing and commissioning for substations, ensuring compliance with utility standards, and documenting test results. The role offers competitive compensation and involves working on critical infrastructure projects focused on reliability and modern technology integration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in relay testing and commissioning within utility or substation environments.
• Strong understanding of protective relays, P&C systems, and substation equipment.
• Willingness to travel and work in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Perform protective relay testing, calibration, and commissioning for substations.
• Test and commission switchgear, breakers, and transformers.
• Support large-scale grid modernization and asset upgrade programs.
• Execute functional testing, end-to-end testing, and troubleshooting of relay protection schemes.
• Review drawings, relay settings, and protection documentation for compliance with standards.
• Participate in commissioning activities for newly installed or upgraded equipment.
• Document test results and generate reports for closeout.

Skills

Relay testing

Commissioning

Protective relays

P&C systems

Electrical drawings interpretation

Travel willingness

Education

NETA certification

Tools

Relay testing equipment

Job description

Fantastic opportunities for Relay Testing Technicians to support long-term utility modernization programs across Ohio and Pennsylvania. This role is heavily focused on relay testing, commissioning, and substation upgrades supporting major transmission and distribution initiatives for a leading utility client.

The program has been active for over a decade and is expanding to include additional distribution substations, offering long-term stability and consistent project flow.

Our client operates under a recognized NETA-certified testing organization, providing strong technical leadership, field support, and advancement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform protective relay testing, calibration, and commissioning for transmission and distribution substations
• Test and commission switchgear, breakers, transformers, and protection & control systems
• Support large-scale grid modernization and asset upgrade programs across utility substations
• Execute functional testing, end-to-end testing, and troubleshooting of relay protection schemes
• Review drawings, relay settings, and protection documentation to ensure compliance with utility standards
• Participate in commissioning activities for newly installed or upgraded substation equipment
• Document test results, generate reports, and support closeout documentation
• Coordinate with utility personnel, engineers, and project teams to safely energize assets
• Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols, procedures, and site-specific requirements

Program Scope & Project Background

• Long-term involvement supporting a multi-billion-dollar transmission and distribution modernization effort
• Work includes 600+ transmission substations with expanding scope into distribution substations
• Focused on upgrading aging infrastructure, improving reliability, and integrating modern protection and control technologies
• Ongoing program evolution supporting grid resilience, clean energy integration, and advanced distribution technologies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in relay testing and commissioning within utility or substation environments
• Strong understanding of protective relays, P&C systems, and substation equipment
• Experience working on transmission and/or distribution substations
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and relay settings
• Familiarity with utility standards, commissioning procedures, and safety requirements
• Willingness to travel and work in Ohio and Pennsylvania
• NETA certification or experience working with NETA-certified testing organizations is strongly preferred

On offer will be a very competitive hourly rate/salary