Senior Relay Technician - Protection & Field Lead

Electric Power Systems; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Tech Training

Career Path

Cert Incentives

Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a Senior Relay Technician to serve as the technical lead for protection and control systems, overseeing advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution.

You will analyze protection schemes, manage complex projects, lead field teams, interact with customers, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safe, reliable substation operations and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology, Military Experience, or 4-year Engineering Degree, preferred
• 5+ Years of Relevant Industry Experience
• NETA I II /IV Certified, preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead safety briefings and enforce safety culture on job sites.
• Analyze protection schemes and perform installation, commissioning, testing, and fault verification.
• Perform end-to-end and functional testing with relay test equipment.
• Read and validate protection schematics and configurations.
• Calibrate and ensure performance of relays.
• Develop project plans, commissioning procedures, and energization plans.
• Coordinate resources and field activities for large projects.
• Prepare reports, relay settings verifications, and commissioning docs.
• Mentor Relay Technician I/II and junior engineers; interface with customers.

Skills

Drug screening

Background check

Overtime & travel

Driver's license

Relay protection

Relay test software

Troubleshooting controls

Education

Electrical/Electronic tech degree

4-year Engineering Degree

Military experience

NETA I II / IV Certification

Tools

Relay test software

Job description

Electric Power Systems in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a Senior Relay Technician to serve as the technical lead for protection and control systems, overseeing advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution.

You will analyze protection schemes, manage complex projects, lead field teams, interact with customers, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safe, reliable substation operations and compliant documentation.