Relay Technician

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle and gas card for travel

Hotels and per diem while traveling

Boot allowance

Goggles allowance (safety)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Relay Technician to perform testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relays and substation equipment for transmission and distribution systems. The role emphasizes end-to-end relay testing with DOBLE equipment and protection software, supporting safe operation of substations and power systems.

Field-based with local/regional travel and structured NETA training." The position offers growth opportunities, on-site work at customer facilities in

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience testing and troubleshooting protective relays.
• Hands-on experience with DOBLE test equipment for relay testing.
• Ability to read and understand relay one-line diagrams, protection schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with relay protection and end-to-end relay testing in transmission and distribution environments.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting protection and control circuits in substations.
• Familiarity with SEL relays and SCL.
• Experience testing transformers, breakers, switchgear, and other substation apparatus.
• Knowledge of protection schemes for distribution, transmission, and protection and controls applications.
• Strong analytical skills to review relay performance, fault records, and event reports.
• Ability to work safely in substations and around high-voltage equipment, following established procedures.
• Effective communication skills to interface with customers and project teams in the field.
• Willingness and ability to perform local and regional field work with periodic overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relays in substations and power systems.
• Conduct end-to-end relay testing utilizing DOBLE test equipment and protection testing software.
• Execute established relay test plans and assist in developing customized test procedures for specific projects and protection schemes.
• Analyze relay performance, fault records, and event reports to verify proper operation and identify issues.
• Support commissioning activities involving transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, control systems, and other substation apparatus.
• Troubleshoot protection and control circuits in transmission and distribution substations to resolve operational problems.
• Read and interpret relay one-line diagrams, protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings to plan and execute work accurately.
• Support outage, energization, and commissioning activities to ensure safe and successful system start-up and restoration.
• Interface with customers and project teams during field execution, providing clear communication on progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Perform field work locally and regionally with periodic overnight travel as required by project needs.
• Participate in safety trainings and NETA certification sessions to maintain and enhance technical competency.
• Use company-provided tools, equipment, and technology, including test equipment, laptop, and mobile phone, in accordance with procedures and safety standards.

Skills

2+ years experience

DOBLE test equipment

relay diagrams reading

relay protection testing

troubleshooting protect circuits

SEL relays & SCL

transformers testing

protection schemes knowledge

analytical skills

field safety

customer interface

overnight travel willing

Tools

DOBLE test equipment

Protection testing software

Job description

Job Title: Relay TechnicianJob Description

The Relay Technician performs testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relays and substation equipment for transmission and distribution systems. This role focuses on end-to-end relay testing using DOBLE test equipment and protection testing software, supporting safe and reliable operation of substations and power systems. The position is primarily field-based with local and regional travel and offers structured training and incentives for NETA certification and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relays in substations and power systems.
• Conduct end-to-end relay testing utilizing DOBLE test equipment and protection testing software.
• Execute established relay test plans and assist in developing customized test procedures for specific projects and protection schemes.
• Analyze relay performance, fault records, and event reports to verify proper operation and identify issues.
• Support commissioning activities involving transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, control systems, and other substation apparatus.
• Troubleshoot protection and control circuits in transmission and distribution substations to resolve operational problems.
• Read and interpret relay one-line diagrams, protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings to plan and execute work accurately.
• Support outage, energization, and commissioning activities to ensure safe and successful system start-up and restoration.
• Interface with customers and project teams during field execution, providing clear communication on progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Perform field work locally and regionally with periodic overnight travel as required by project needs.
• Participate in safety trainings and NETA certification sessions to maintain and enhance technical competency.
• Use company-provided tools, equipment, and technology, including test equipment, laptop, and mobile phone, in accordance with procedures and safety standards.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience testing and troubleshooting protective relays.
• Hands-on experience with DOBLE test equipment for relay testing.
• Ability to read and understand relay one-line diagrams, protection schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with relay protection and end-to-end relay testing in transmission and distribution environments.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting protection and control circuits in substations.
• Familiarity with SEL relays and SCL.
• Experience testing transformers, breakers, switchgear, and other substation apparatus.
• Knowledge of protection schemes for distribution, transmission, and protection and controls applications.
• Strong analytical skills to review relay performance, fault records, and event reports.
• Ability to work safely in substations and around high-voltage equipment, following established procedures.
• Effective communication skills to interface with customers and project teams in the field.
• Willingness and ability to perform local and regional field work with periodic overnight travel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to data center power systems and associated protection schemes.
• NETA affiliation or experience working toward NETA certification.
• Interest in attending NETA certification training sessions 2–3 times per year.
• Motivation to obtain NETA Level II, Level III, and Level IV credentials, with structured pay and bonus incentives.
• Ability to contribute to the development of customized relay test procedures.
• Comfort working with protection testing software and digital tools for documentation and reporting.

Work Environment

This is a field-based role with local travel, with most projects located in and around Fayetteville, GA. Work is primarily performed onsite at customer facilities, including substations and power system installations, with occasional regional travel and periodic overnight stays. An office is available in Fayetteville for use as needed, such as for lunch or brief visits, but day-to-day work is mainly in the field. Team members occasionally travel to Nashville for safety trainings and NETA certification group sessions to maintain and advance their credentials. The typical schedule includes regular hours with an additional 5–10 hours of overtime per week, depending on project demands. The role involves working around high-voltage equipment, transformers, breakers, switchgear, and control systems, using DOBLE test equipment, protection testing software, and company-provided laptop and cellphone. The company provides a vehicle and gas card for work-related travel, as well as a company card for hotels and per diem while traveling. The work environment supports safety and comfort through a boot allowance, prescription safety goggles allowance if needed, and an annual allowance for fire-retardant clothing. The culture emphasizes ongoing technical development, structured NETA training, and clear financial incentives for achieving higher NETA certification levels, creating a supportive environment for long-term professional growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fayetteville, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fayetteville,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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