Relay Technician II: Protection Systems & Field Testing

Electric Power Systems; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA

Job summary

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and hands-on expertise in relay protection with opportunities to grow under Senior Technicians and Engineers.

You will conduct relay testing, troubleshoot systems, read schematics, and document results while collaborating with project teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to safety sensitivity.
• Successful background check and driving record.
• Ability to travel and work overtime as needed.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays at substations.
• Knowledge of relay test software and protective relay principles.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and participate in job briefings.
• Perform relay testing with assistance from seniors and engineers.
• Execute element, logic, and basic functional testing of relays.
• Read one-line and three-line diagrams and complex protection logic.
• Develop testing and isolation plans for safe execution.
• Create detailed test reports, commissioning records, and calibration docs.
• Coordinate with engineers and project teams to ensure alignment.
• Communicate findings clearly to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Relay testing

Protective relays

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

SCADA testing

Test software knowledge

Education

Electrical/Electronic technology degree

NETA II Certification

Tools

Relay test software

Job description

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and hands-on expertise in relay protection with opportunities to grow under Senior Technicians and Engineers.

You will conduct relay testing, troubleshoot systems, read schematics, and document results while collaborating with project teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.