Senior Relay & Protection Systems Lead

Electric Power Systems; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Talent Development – Instructor-Led &

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Professional Certs

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Sr. Relay Technician to act as technical lead for protection and control systems, directing testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution.

You will manage field teams, interact with customers, and ensure safe, reliable operation of substation and industrial systems. The role emphasizes customer interface, team development, and technical leadership with opportunities for professional certification and career growth.

Qualifications

• Hands on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution level substations.
• Knowledge of relay test software.

Responsibilities

• Lead job site safety briefings and enforce safety policies across field activities.
• Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other system components; perform testing and commissioning.
• Perform advanced end-to-end and functional testing using relay test equipment and software.
• Read and validate protection and control schematics, diagrams, and configurations.
• Develop project execution plans, outage sequences, and energization plans.
• Coordinate resources, schedules, and field activities to ensure project completion.

Skills

Relay protection experience

Relay test software

Field leadership

Overtime & travel willingness

Education

Electrical/Electronic technology degree or 4-year engineering degree

Military experience

Job description

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Sr. Relay Technician to act as technical lead for protection and control systems, directing testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution.

You will manage field teams, interact with customers, and ensure safe, reliable operation of substation and industrial systems. The role emphasizes customer interface, team development, and technical leadership with opportunities for professional certification and career growth.