Senior Relay & Protection Lead - Substations

Electric Power Systems

Riverview (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Path Planning
Incentives for Certifications
Per Diem for Travel
Referral Bonuses
Instructor-Led Courses
Online Learning

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) seeks a Senior Relay Technician to serve as the technical lead for protection and control systems, driving advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution.

This role requires deep expertise in protection schemes, managing complex projects, leading field teams, and delivering safe, reliable operation of substations and C&I systems, while interacting with customers and mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

  • Background in protection and control systems for power utilities.
  • Experience with testing, commissioning, and servicing relays.
  • Ability to read protection schematics and diagrams.
  • Willingness to travel and work overtime.

Responsibilities

  • Lead protection and control testing on projects.
  • Install, commission, and test substation relay panels.
  • Analyze event records and lead root-cause analysis.
  • Develop project execution plans and deliverables.
  • Train and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Relay protection testing
Field project leadership
Troubleshooting
Protection and control
Relay test software
Customer interface

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic technology
NETA I II / IV Certification

Tools

Relay test equipment
Relay test software

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) seeks a Senior Relay Technician to serve as the technical lead for protection and control systems, driving advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution.

This role requires deep expertise in protection schemes, managing complex projects, leading field teams, and delivering safe, reliable operation of substations and C&I systems, while interacting with customers and mentoring engineers.

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