Senior Relay Technician: Lead Protection & Control

NCSL International; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Incentives for Certifications

Tuition Reimbursement

Travel Per Diem

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Sr. Relay Technician to serve as technical lead for protection and control systems, conducting advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution.

The role requires deep expertise in protection schemes, managing complex projects, and leading field teams while ensuring safe, reliable operation of substations and industrial systems. Customer interaction and team development are key.

Qualifications

• Pass pre-employment drug screen; background check.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution substations.
• Ability to troubleshoot distribution and transmission controls circuits.
• Knowledge of relay test software.

Responsibilities

• Lead job site safety briefings and enforce safety policies.
• Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and systems.
• Install, commission, test and validate substation relay panels and related equipment.
• Perform advanced end-to-end and functional testing using relay test equipment and software.
• Read and validate protection and control schematics and configurations.
• Lead projects and coordinate resources for large-scale commissioning and maintenance.
• Develop reports, test results, relay settings validation, and as-built deliverables.
• Mentor Relay Technician I/II and interface with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Relay testing

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Protection schemes

Field leadership

Customer interface

Education

Electrical/Electronic tech degree or military experience

4-year Engineering Degree preferred

Tools

Relay test software

Relay test equipment

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Sr. Relay Technician to serve as technical lead for protection and control systems, conducting advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution.

The role requires deep expertise in protection schemes, managing complex projects, and leading field teams while ensuring safe, reliable operation of substations and industrial systems. Customer interaction and team development are key.