Senior Protection & Control Lead

Electric Power Systems; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and a FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive pay

Job summary

Electric Power Systems in Green Bay, Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Relay Technician to serve as technical lead for protection and control systems, overseeing advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution. You will analyze protection schemes, manage complex projects, and lead field teams while ensuring safe, reliable operation of substation and C&I systems.

The role emphasizes customer interaction, team development, and technical leadership, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or related field
• 5+ Years of Relevant Industry Experience
• NETA III/IV Certified, preferred
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution level substations
• Capable of troubleshooting distribution and transmission controls circuits
• Knowledge of relay test software

Responsibilities

• Lead protection and control system testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and project execution.
• Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other power system components.
• Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformer change-outs, and circuit breaker replacements.
• Execute advanced end-to-end and functional testing using automated relay test equipment and software.
• Read, interpret, and validate protection and control schematics, logic diagrams, and system configurations.
• Ensure proper calibration and performance of electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays.
• Develop project execution plans, commissioning procedures, outage sequences, and energization plans.
• Project manage large-scale and complex commissioning, retrofit, and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate resources, schedules, and field activities to ensure successful project completion.
• Develop, review, and finalize comprehensive reports, including test results, relay settings verification, and system performance.
• Ensure completion of all project deliverables, including as-built drawings, relay settings validation, and commissioning documentation.
• Ensure all documentation meets customer and industry standards.
• Train and qualify Relay Technician I, II, and junior engineers in protection and control practices.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to field personnel.
• Interface directly with customers, utilities, and project stakeholders to communicate status, resolve issues, and meet expectations.

Skills

Hands-on relay experience

Troubleshooting protection & control

Field leadership

Customer interface

Travel readiness

Safety leadership

Project planning

Relay test software

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/electronic technology

Military experience

4-year Engineering Degree, preferred

NETA III/IV Certified, preferred

Tools

Relay test software

Protection testing equipment

Job description

Electric Power Systems in Green Bay, Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Relay Technician to serve as technical lead for protection and control systems, overseeing advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution. You will analyze protection schemes, manage complex projects, and lead field teams while ensuring safe, reliable operation of substation and C&I systems.

The role emphasizes customer interaction, team development, and technical leadership, with opportunities for