Relay Technician II: Safe, Hands-On Power Protection

NCSL International; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Tech Courses

Career Path

Certification Incentives

Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Relay Technician II to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems across North America. The role emphasizes safety, technical proficiency, and developing expertise in relay schemes while supporting project execution with testing, troubleshooting, and reporting.

You will work with Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers to advance testing practices and provide clear communication to clients and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in substations.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/electronic tech or related field preferred.
• NETA II certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and participate in job briefings and hazard mitigation.
• Apply Human Performance Error Reduction concepts in daily work.
• Perform relay testing with assistance from Senior Technicians and Engineers.
• Execute element, logic, and basic functional testing of protective relays and control systems.
• Read and interpret one-line and three-line diagrams, and complex protection logic.
• Create detailed reports including test results and calibration documentation.
• Coordinate work with engineers and project teams to ensure alignment.

Skills

Relay testing & maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in electrical tech

NETA II Certification (preferred)

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 across North America. The role emphasizes safety, technical proficiency, and developing expertise in relay schemes while supporting project execution with testing, troubleshooting, and reporting.

You will work with Senior Relay Technicians and Engineers to advance testing practices and provide clear communication to clients and project stakeholders.