Relay Technician II — Protective Systems Specialist

Electric Power Systems; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Talent Development - Instruction-Led 3

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Professional Certs

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is an independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in protection testing and maintenance across North America. We seek a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems with safety and technical rigor.

The role emphasizes the growth of relay protection expertise, documentation, and teamwork with Senior Technicians and Engineers, supporting project execution and client communication

Qualifications

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Willing to work overtime and travel out of town.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in substations.
• 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 team safety initiatives.
• Perform relay testing with assistance from Senior Relay 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

Relay testing

Protective relays

Troubleshooting

SCADA testing

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor/Associate in electrical tech

NETA II Certified

Tools

Relay test software

Testing equipment

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is an independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in protection testing and maintenance across North America. We seek a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems with safety and technical rigor.

The role emphasizes the growth of relay protection expertise, documentation, and teamwork with Senior Technicians and Engineers, supporting project execution and client communication