Senior Relay Technician — Substation Protection & Commissioning Lead

Asplundh Electrical Testing; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Company-provided life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Asplundh Electrical Testing in Louisville, KY, is looking for a Senior Relay Technician to ensure safe and reliable operation of medium-and-high-voltage utility substations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of hands-on experience in protective relaying, possess a deep understanding of protective and control systems, and be adept at leading teams in the field. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage starting on day one and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in protective relaying for utility substations.
• Experience testing medium–high-voltage (5kV–500kV) protection systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform troubleshooting and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead job briefings and safety tailboards.
• Perform protective relay testing and calibration.
• Test and validate transmission and distribution protection schemes.
• Create and maintain accurate test reports.
• Support outage planning and troubleshooting activities.

Skills

Protective relaying experience

Testing medium-to-high-voltage systems

Understanding of microprocessor-based relays

Ability to interpret protection diagrams

Ability to travel

Education

NETA Level III or IV Certification

Technical degree or military electrical training

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Relay test platforms

Circuit breakers

Power transformers

Job description

Asplundh Electrical Testing in Louisville, KY, is looking for a Senior Relay Technician to ensure safe and reliable operation of medium-and-high-voltage utility substations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of hands-on experience in protective relaying, possess a deep understanding of protective and control systems, and be adept at leading teams in the field. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage starting on day one and opportunities for professional development.