Senior Relay Tech – Transmission & Distribution II–IV

Shermco Industries; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime program

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Medical insurance

401k with company match

Health Savings Account

Bonus / incentive programs

Tuition reimbursement

Technical training and career tracks

Job summary

Shermco Industries is seeking a Relay Tech/ Transmission or Distribution II-IV for field deployment. You will install, test, and maintain protective relay equipment, RTU systems, and telecom processors for HV utilities; work with SEL and GE relays and ensure regulatory reporting accuracy.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in electrical testing, substations, and NERC CIP familiarity; travel and physical requirements apply, with strong safety and reporting discipline.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience in the electrical testing industry focusing on protection and control equipment, RTU, and telecom with HV utility clients.
• Experience with transmission and distribution relays including SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse.
• Familiar with NERC CIP requirements and substation RTU/telecom equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relay equipment and related telecom/RTU systems.
• Perform functional testing for protection and control circuitry on transmission assets.
• Upgrade RTU and telecom systems for diverse clients.
• Work with SEL/GE relays and other brands; review and submit test reports for clients and regulators.
• Interpret schematics and wiring diagrams; manage time/expense reporting and maintain vehicle condition.
• Support project scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and field safety requirements.

Skills

Protection & Controls

RTU

Telecom equipment

SEL relays

GE relays

Substation RTU

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technology

Technical school diploma

Military electrical training (Army Prime Power or Navy Nuclear)

Tools

SEL microprocessor relays

GE microprocessor relays

ABB/Westinghouse relays

Substation communication processors

Job description

Shermco Industries is seeking a Relay Tech/ Transmission or Distribution II-IV for field deployment. You will install, test, and maintain protective relay equipment, RTU systems, and telecom processors for HV utilities; work with SEL and GE relays and ensure regulatory reporting accuracy.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in electrical testing, substations, and NERC CIP familiarity; travel and physical requirements apply, with strong safety and reporting discipline.