Relay Technician II: Protection & Control Specialist

Electric Power Systems; West Chester (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

HSA/FSA

AD&D Insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

Competitive pay

Career development

Certifications incentives

Per diem for travel

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Relay Technician II to test, commission, and maintain protection and control systems across projects in North America. You will support project execution through testing, troubleshooting, and reporting, while developing expertise in relay protection schemes and advanced testing practices.

Strong safety focus and cross-team collaboration are required. Potential travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to safety sensitive role.
• Criminal background check required.
• Overtime and travel availability.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation or distribution substations.
• Troubleshooting distribution and transmission control circuits.
• Knowledge of relay test software.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and participate in job briefings and hazard mitigation.
• Apply Human Performance Error Reduction concepts in daily work practices.
• Promote safe work behaviors and support team safety initiatives.
• Perform relay testing with assistance from Senior Technicians and Engineers.
• Execute element, logic, and basic functional testing of protective relays and control systems.
• Perform and evaluate 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, and related protocols.
• Perform circuit analysis involving protective relays, instrumentation transformers, AC/DC circuits, and overall system functionality.
• Analyze relay operations, event records, and system performance data for troubleshooting and validation.
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and complex protection logic.
• 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.
• Demonstrate clear communication with clients, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate work activities with engineers, project teams, and other technicians.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Troubleshooting

Relay testing

Diagram reading

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology

NETA II Certified

Tools

Relay test software

Job description

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Relay Technician II to test, commission, and maintain protection and control systems across projects in North America. You will support project execution through testing, troubleshooting, and reporting, while developing expertise in relay protection schemes and advanced testing practices.

Strong safety focus and cross-team collaboration are required. Potential travel and overtime may be required.