Senior Relay Technician: Protection & Control Lead

Electric Power Systems; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Incentives for certifications

Per diem travel

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Sr. Relay Technician to lead protection and control testing, commissioning, and project execution for substation and industrial systems across North America.

You will supervise field teams, ensure safety, and interact with customers while delivering high-quality relay settings and documentation. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, advanced testing, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities for professional certification and per diem travel; a strong

Qualifications

• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Able to work overtime and travel out of town.
• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record.
• Hands on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution level substations.
• Knowledge of relay test software.

Responsibilities

• Lead job site safety briefings and enforce safety policies.
• Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and systems.
• Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels.
• Execute advanced end-to-end and functional testing using relay test equipment and software.
• Read, interpret, and validate protection and control schematics and configurations.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations for relay trips and failures.
• Develop project execution plans, procedures, and energization plans.
• Coordinate resources, schedules, and field activities for large projects.
• Prepare comprehensive test results and commissioning reports.
• MentorRelay Technician I, II, and junior engineers; interface with customers and project stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology

5+ Years of Relevant Industry Experience

NETA I II /IV Certified

Tools

Relay test software

Job description

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Sr. Relay Technician to lead protection and control testing, commissioning, and project execution for substation and industrial systems across North America.

You will supervise field teams, ensure safety, and interact with customers while delivering high-quality relay settings and documentation. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, advanced testing, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities for professional certification and per diem travel; a strong