Relay Technician II - Substation Testing & Commissioning

EPS; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training resources

Career path planning

Certifications incentives

Per diem

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, vision and dental

401k with match

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) seeks a Relay Technician II to perform electrical testing, maintenance and troubleshooting of protective relays in power substations. You will use relay test equipment to test various relays and support field projects across North America.

The role requires hands-on experience with protective relays, the ability to travel, and strong safety and teamwork mindset. EPS offers comprehensive benefits and a clear career path.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Willing to travel and work overtime as needed.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Hands-on experience with installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays.
• Knowledge of relay test software.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and assist team members.
• Install, commission, test and maintain protective relays.
• Develop commissioning and maintenance procedures for relays.
• Test substation control circuits on relay panels and breakers.
• Create relay testing routines and macros.
• Perform end-to-end relay tests using relay test software.
• Check relay settings and logic for correct operation.
• Develop outage testing and isolation procedures.
• Perform SCADA/communication testing (GOOSE, Modbus, fiber).
• Conduct circuit analysis on protective relays and instrumentation.

Skills

Pre-employment drug screen

Background check

Overtime travel

Driver's license

Relay testing & repair

Relay test software

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical/electronic tech

Military experience

4-year engineering degree

NETA II certification

Tools

Relay test software

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) seeks a Relay Technician II to perform electrical testing, maintenance and troubleshooting of protective relays in power substations. You will use relay test equipment to test various relays and support field projects across North America.

The role requires hands-on experience with protective relays, the ability to travel, and strong safety and teamwork mindset. EPS offers comprehensive benefits and a clear career path.