Remote Relay Technicians (U.S. Nationwide)

Grid Careers, LLC.; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Grid Careers, LLC. is seeking an experienced relay technician or electrical testing specialist for a remote, nationwide role in the United States.

You will work from home between assignments and travel to project sites as required, collaborating with engineers and field crews to complete testing projects safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include testing, calibration, and maintenance on protective relays, switchgear, transformers, and control systems; commissioning new substations;

Qualifications

• Proven experience in relay protection, electrical/substation testing, or a similar technical field.
• Familiarity with test equipment such as Megger, Doble, Omicron.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites; remote home-based between assignments.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, calibration, and maintenance on protective relays, switchgear, transformers, and control systems.
• Commission new substation equipment and verify functionality according to industry standards.
• Conduct fault and root-cause analysis, troubleshoot electrical systems, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and field crews to execute testing projects safely and efficiently.

Skills

Relay protection experience

Electrical testing

Schematic reading

Travel readiness

Tools

Megger

Doble

Omicron

Job description

Are you an experienced relay technician or electrical testing specialist looking for the flexibility of remote work? We're recruiting skilled professionals to join our nationwide team performing protective relay and substation testing.

What You'll Do:

• Perform testing, calibration, and maintenance on protective relays, switchgear, transformers, and control systems.
• Commission new substation equipment and verify functionality according to industry standards.
• Conduct fault and root-cause analysis, troubleshoot electrical systems, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and field crews to execute testing projects safely and efficiently.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in relay protection, electrical/substation testing, or a similar technical field.
• Familiarity with test equipment such as Megger, Doble, Omicron, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Willingness to travel to project sites; remote home-based between assignments.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.

If you're ready to work on challenging projects with the flexibility of a remote role, we'd love to hear from you.

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