Senior Relay Technician — HV Substation Protection Tech

Asplundh Electrical Testing; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Company-provided life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Asplundh Electrical Testing in Trenton, New Jersey seeks an experienced individual to lead protective relay testing and calibration on medium- to high-voltage systems. The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience, strong technical skills in relay technology, and the ability to travel. Responsibilities include leading safety briefings, mentoring technicians, and ensuring compliance with utility safety regulations. Benefits include medical coverage, retirement plans, and various voluntary insurances.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in protective relaying for utility substations.
• Demonstrated experience testing medium- to high-voltage protection systems.
• Ability to interpret protection diagrams and AC/DC schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead job briefings and safety tailboards.
• Perform protective relay testing and calibration.
• Support outage planning and switching coordination.

Skills

Protective relaying

Troubleshooting and commissioning

Experience with protective systems

Microprocessor-based relays

Utility safety rules

Education

NETA Level III or IV Certification

Technical degree or military electrical training

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

Tools

Modern relay test platforms

Circuit breakers

Power transformers

Job description

Asplundh Electrical Testing in Trenton, New Jersey seeks an experienced individual to lead protective relay testing and calibration on medium- to high-voltage systems. The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience, strong technical skills in relay technology, and the ability to travel. Responsibilities include leading safety briefings, mentoring technicians, and ensuring compliance with utility safety regulations. Benefits include medical coverage, retirement plans, and various voluntary insurances.