Senior Relay Testing Technician – Grid Modernization

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Kentucky; On-site; USD 103,320 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle stipend

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks experienced Relay Testing Technicians to support long-term utility modernization programs across Ohio and Pennsylvania. This role focuses on relay testing, commissioning, and substation upgrades for a major investor-owned utility, offering stable, ongoing work.

You'll participate in protective relay testing, calibration, and commissioning, review diagrams, and document results while coordinating with engineers and field teams.

Qualifications

• Proven relay testing and commissioning experience in utility or substation environments.
• Strong knowledge of protective relays, P&C systems, and substation equipment.
• Experience on transmission or distribution substations.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and relay settings.
• Willingness to travel to Ohio and Pennsylvania.
• NETA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform protective relay testing, calibration, and commissioning for substations.
• Test and commission switchgear, breakers, transformers, and protection/control systems.
• Support grid modernization and asset upgrade programs at substations.
• Document test results, generate reports, and support closeout documentation.
• Coordinate with utility personnel and project teams to energize assets.
• Maintain safety protocols on site.

Skills

Relay testing

Protection & control

Reading drawings

Travel flexibility

Education

NETA certification

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks experienced Relay Testing Technicians to support long-term utility modernization programs across Ohio and Pennsylvania. This role focuses on relay testing, commissioning, and substation upgrades for a major investor-owned utility, offering stable, ongoing work.

You'll participate in protective relay testing, calibration, and commissioning, review diagrams, and document results while coordinating with engineers and field teams.