Relay Technician II: Protection & Control Specialist

Fiber Broadband; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive pay

Career path planning

Incentives for professional certs

Competitive per diem for travel

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems. You will work with Senior Technicians and Engineers to develop testing plans and document results.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate troubleshooting, and clear communication with clients. Candidates should have hands-on experience with protective relays, relay test software, and the ability to travel for site assignments.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen in a safety-sensitive role.
• Able to travel out of town for periods of time.
• 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 and distribution/transmission control circuits.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and relay logic.

Responsibilities

• Perform relay testing with guidance from Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers.
• Execute element, logic, and basic functional testing of protective relays and control systems.
• Perform 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate work activities with engineers, project teams, and other technicians to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and complex protection logic.

Skills

Relay protection testing

Troubleshooting relay systems

Site safety procedures

Communication

Overtime and travel

Pre-employment drug screen

Education

Bachelor/Associate in electrical/electronic technology

NETA II Certified

Military Experience or Engineering degree

Tools

Relay test software

SCADA testing tools

Modbus testing tools

Fiber optic testing

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems. You will work with Senior Technicians and Engineers to develop testing plans and document results.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate troubleshooting, and clear communication with clients. Candidates should have hands-on experience with protective relays, relay test software, and the ability to travel for site assignments.