Senior Relay Technician — Lead Protection & Control

Electric Power Systems; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account and Flexible SP

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Talent Development – Instructor-Led**

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Senior Relay Technician to serve as the technical lead for protection and control systems, delivering advanced testing, commissioning, and project execution across substation and industrial environments.

You will analyze protection schemes, manage complex field projects, lead teams, and interact with customers to ensure safe, reliable operation and clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution level substations.
• Knowledge of relay test software and procedures.
• Able to work overtime and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead job site safety briefings and enforce safety policies.
• Analyze protection schemes for power systems and perform installation, testing, and commissioning of relay circuits.
• Perform complex troubleshooting of protection, control, and communication systems.
• Develop project execution plans, commissioning procedures, and outage sequences.
• Prepare comprehensive reports including test results and relay settings validation.
• Mentor Relay Technician I, II, and junior engineers; interface with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Relay testing

Protection schemes

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Customer interface

Safety leadership

Field testing

Equipment installation

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in electrical or electronics

Military experience

4-year Engineering degree

Tools

Relay test software

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Senior Relay Technician to serve as the technical lead for protection and control systems, delivering advanced testing, commissioning, and project execution across substation and industrial environments.

You will analyze protection schemes, manage complex field projects, lead teams, and interact with customers to ensure safe, reliable operation and clear documentation.