Relay Technician II: Protection & Control Testing

Voltyx; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Talent Development – Instructor-Led...

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Professional Certs

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) seeks a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems with increasing independence. This mid-level role emphasizes safety, relay proficiency, and collaboration with engineers and senior technicians.

You will develop expertise in relay protection schemes, document results, and support project execution through testing, troubleshooting, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Background check is required.
• Overtime work and travel may be required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in substations.
• Capable of 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 (HPE) concepts in daily work.
• Promote safe work behaviors and support 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 team members, clients, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate work activities with engineers, project teams, and other technicians for alignment and efficiency.

Skills

Relay testing

Troubleshooting

Overtime travel flexibility

Valid driver's license

Protection control knowledge

Substation experience

Relay system experience

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology

Military Experience

4-year Engineering Degree

NETA II Certified

Tools

Relay test software

SCADA testing

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) seeks a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems with increasing independence. This mid-level role emphasizes safety, relay proficiency, and collaboration with engineers and senior technicians.

You will develop expertise in relay protection schemes, document results, and support project execution through testing, troubleshooting, and reporting.