Senior Relay Technician: Protection & Control Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Talent Development – Instructor-Led技c

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Professional Certs

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems in Salem, VA seeks a Senior Relay Technician to lead protection and control testing, commissioning, and project execution for substation and industrial systems. You will analyze protection schemes, perform advanced testing, and guide field teams while ensuring safe, reliable operation.

You will mentor junior technicians, interface with customers, and contribute to delivering comprehensive test results and commissioning documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing and repairing protective relays in substations.
• Ability to lead complex protection and control projects on site.
• Strong communication and safety leadership required.

Responsibilities

• Lead protection and control testing, commissioning, and project execution.
• Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and system components.
• Perform installation, testing, and functional testing of relay panels and switches.
• Develop and review test reports, relay settings, and commissioning docs.
• Mentor Relay Technician I/II and junior engineers.

Skills

Relay testing

Protection schemes

Field leadership

Safety compliance

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/electronic tech

4-year Engineering Degree (preferred)

Tools

Relay test software

Substation testing equipment

Job description

Electric Power Systems in Salem, VA seeks a Senior Relay Technician to lead protection and control testing, commissioning, and project execution for substation and industrial systems. You will analyze protection schemes, perform advanced testing, and guide field teams while ensuring safe, reliable operation.

You will mentor junior technicians, interface with customers, and contribute to delivering comprehensive test results and commissioning documentation.