Senior Relay Technician — Substation Protection Lead

Utilities Service, LLC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Asplundh Electrical Testing seeks a Senior Relay Technician to ensure the safe, reliable operation of medium‑ and high‑voltage substations. You will lead protective relay testing, commissioning, and maintenance with a focus on transmission and distribution protection schemes.

You will mentor field crews, support outage work, and maintain detailed field documentation. NETA credentials are preferred; willingness to travel regionally is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in protective relaying for utility substations.
• Experience testing medium‑ to high‑voltage protection systems (5kV–500kV).
• Strong knowledge of modern relay test platforms and microprocessor relays.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety briefings and enforce a "Safety First, Always" culture.
• Perform protective relay testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Test and validate transmission and distribution protection schemes.
• Verify control circuits for transformers, breakers, feeders, and banks.
• Support outage planning, energization, and restoration activities.
• Create accurate test reports and field documentation.
• Mentor onsite technicians and coordinate with project managers.

Skills

5+ years relaying

High voltage testing

Microprocessor relays

Relay test platforms

Safety procedures

Driver's license

Education

NETA Level III/IV preferred

Electrical training or apprenticeship

Tools

Relays test equipment

Job description

Asplundh Electrical Testing seeks a Senior Relay Technician to ensure the safe, reliable operation of medium‑ and high‑voltage substations. You will lead protective relay testing, commissioning, and maintenance with a focus on transmission and distribution protection schemes.

You will mentor field crews, support outage work, and maintain detailed field documentation. NETA credentials are preferred; willingness to travel regionally is required.