Relay Technician (Central Valley)

Salt River Project; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt River Project (SRP) in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Technician to perform programming, calibration, testing and maintenance of Power System Operation Technology equipment at generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. The role includes on-site project management, outage coordination, and QA/QC of protection and control systems.

Candidates should have completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant experience or progression toward senior roles.

Qualifications

• Completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent program.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and relay concepts.
• Willingness to work overtime and on-call as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform programming, calibration, testing, and maintenance of protection equipment for generation, transmission, and distribution facilities.
• Manage protection automation & control construction tasks on-site and coordinate outages.
• Install, commission, and energize protective relaying systems and related devices.
• Prepare commissioning and maintenance testing documentation for asset management and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Electrical theory

Relay and test set apps

Troubleshooting skills

Maintenance knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

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Location

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Aug 7, 2026

Requisition ID: 20419

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

• Performs programming, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Power System Operation Technology equipment (protective relaying systems, telemetry devices, and other intelligent electronic devices) for Generation, Transmission, and Distribution facilities.

Protection Automation and Control Construction

• Performs project management, testing, and QA/QC functions for Power System Operational Technology equipment (protective relaying systems, control systems, telemetry devices, and other intelligent electronic devices) for Generation, Transmission, and Distribution facilities.
  • Programs settings on microprocessor relays and other intelligent electronic devices
  • Commission and energizes protective relaying systems, telemetry devices, and other intelligent electronic devices through validation of wiring, settings, communication protocols and logic
  • Uses test equipment to simulate faults to validate protective relay systems
  • Performs preventative and corrective maintenance of protective relaying systems and other intelligent electronic devices
  • Develops and submits all commissioning and maintenance testing documentation for asset management and regulatory compliance
  • Must be available to work overtime and accept callouts
  • Assists with Protection Automation & Control Construction responsibilities as assigned

Protection Automation & Control Construction

• Provides on-site project management (planning, organizing, leading, and controlling) by providing direction and oversight to field personnel and contingent workforces
• Outage coordination for generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial customers
• Maintains quality assurance and quality control through reviewing and correcting protection and control engineering design prints
• Responsible for installation strategy (panel construction, procurement, wire pull schedules, field wiring, etc.)
• Performs installation quality assurance and quality control through field wiring checks and supporting with scheme checks
• Must be available to work overtime to meet project milestones
• Assists with Relay Commissioning & Testing responsibilities as assigned

Education

Completion of an appropriate Apprenticeship program or equivalent.

Experience

This position may be filled at one of the two (2) levels listed below, based on the candidate’s relevant experience and demonstrated proficiency in the required knowledge, skills, and competencies.

• Technician II: Requires a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience or completion of a four‑year apprenticeship or equivalent training program.
• Senior Technician: Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Relay Technician 2 or a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience.

Eligibility for advancement (progression) to the next level in the same role is based on overall job performance, mastery of all functional responsibilities, and time in position, as assessed by the supervisor.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles of electrical and electronic theory
• Knowledge of algebra, geometric, trigonometric, and statistical concepts, techniques, and procedures
• Knowledge of personal computer operation and transient cyber assets Knowledge of relay and test set applications
• Knowledge and understanding of protective relay theory, principles, and applications
• Knowledge of commissioning, protective system testing and construction processes
• Must be available to work overtime
• Performs related work as required and/or assigned
• Attends training programs, seminars, conferences, and meetings
• Assists engineers and other personnel
• Assists in directing other technicians, apprentices, and trades helpers

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.