Senior Relay Technician - Field Testing & Commissioning

U.S. Electrical Testing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

U.S. Electrical Testing in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced electrical testing technician to install, test, and maintain protective relaying and metering equipment. You will work with relay and metering installations, interpret schematics, and coordinate field testing with other teams.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, safety compliance, and generating detailed test reports. Occasional travel up to 50% may be required to support client sites and outages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 8+ years of relevant electrical experience or 5+ years with an associate’s degree.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25–50% of the time.
• Possess a valid/active U.S. Work Authorization.
• NETA / NICET certification preferred or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently uses hand and power tools, meters and test equipment in energized electrical rooms, vaults, and substations to install, maintain, repair and program protective relays and associated wiring.
• Interprets schematic, wiring diagrams and substation drawings; reviews and corrects as needed.
• Programs and operates test equipment and follows all safety practices per the company handbook.
• Commissions new relay and metering installations; coordinates testing and repairs with other departments.
• Maintains detailed test reports and documentation for compliance and client review.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Tools

Doble

Omicron

Megger

Vanguard

Fluke meters

Job description

U.S. Electrical Testing in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced electrical testing technician to install, test, and maintain protective relaying and metering equipment. You will work with relay and metering installations, interpret schematics, and coordinate field testing with other teams.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, safety compliance, and generating detailed test reports. Occasional travel up to 50% may be required to support client sites and outages.