Remote Relay & Substation Test Tech

Grid Careers; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Grid Careers in the United States is seeking an experienced relay technician or electrical testing specialist to join our nationwide team with remote work flexibility between site assignments.

You will perform testing, calibration, and maintenance on protective relays, switchgear, transformers, and control systems, commission new substation equipment, and document results. Travel to project sites is required; home-based between assignments is supported, with safety and quality as priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in relay protection or electrical/substation testing.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work remotely between assignments.

Responsibilities

• Test, calibrate, and maintain protective relays, switchgear, transformers, and control systems.
• Commission new substation equipment and verify functionality to industry standards.
• Conduct fault and root-cause analysis, troubleshoot electrical systems, and document results.
• Collaborate with engineers and field crews to execute testing projects safely.

Skills

Relay protection

Electrical testing

Reading schematics

Education

Electrical/Control tech certificate

Tools

Megger

Doble

Omicron

Job description

Grid Careers in the United States is seeking an experienced relay technician or electrical testing specialist to join our nationwide team with remote work flexibility between site assignments.

You will perform testing, calibration, and maintenance on protective relays, switchgear, transformers, and control systems, commission new substation equipment, and document results. Travel to project sites is required; home-based between assignments is supported, with safety and quality as priorities.