Senior Protection & Control Technician - Substation Lead

Electric Power Systems; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive Pay

Instructor-Led Technical Courses

Career Path Planning

Professional Certifications Incentives

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Senior Relay Technician to lead protection and control testing across substation and industrial systems. You will analyze protection schemes, perform commissioning, troubleshooting, and deliver comprehensive reports while mentoring field personnel and interfacing with utilities and customers.

Applicants should have 5+ years in the field, NETA certification preferred, and willingness to travel. This role demands safety leadership and hands-on expertise.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass drug screen and background checks.
• Willingness to travel and overtime as required.
• Experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in substations.

Responsibilities

• Lead job site safety briefings and enforce safety culture.
• Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and systems.
• Install, commission, test, and verify relay panels and related gear.
• Perform advanced end-to-end and functional testing with relay test equipment.
• Mentor Relay Technician I/II and interface with customers/stakeholders.

Skills

Relay testing

Troubleshooting

Field leadership

Protection diagrams analysis

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic technology

4-year Engineering Degree

NETA I II /IV Certified

Tools

Relay test software

Job description

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Senior Relay Technician to lead protection and control testing across substation and industrial systems. You will analyze protection schemes, perform commissioning, troubleshooting, and deliver comprehensive reports while mentoring field personnel and interfacing with utilities and customers.

Applicants should have 5+ years in the field, NETA certification preferred, and willingness to travel. This role demands safety leadership and hands-on expertise.