Substation Relay Technician - Remote

Ampirical; Duluth (GA); Remote; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Substation Commissioning Technician, focusing on individual projects to enhance your engineering skills. This remote role offers competitive pay, benefits from day one, and opportunities for career growth. You'll work under supervision, applying engineering principles and assisting in testing relays. Enjoy a flexible schedule and a supportive work environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

120 hours of paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to apply basic engineering principles for project safety and efficiency.
• Experience in testing relays and assisting test engineers.

Responsibilities

• Focus on individual projects to develop engineering knowledge.
• Apply basic engineering principles and specifications.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Technical skills

Organizational skills

Education

2-year or 4-year ABET-accredited Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

We’d love to have you join our team as a Substation Commissioning Technician as a remote employee.

Company Overview:

Ampirical has been committed to improving and strengthening the power grid since its inception. Just as an ampere is the base unit for electric current, Ampirical takes pride in being on the leading edge of innovation and technology, allowing our industry to flow forward positively.

We show gratitude for our customers and uplift our team members who make it all happen. We embrace challenging — yet rewarding — work, and we invest in our people every step of the way.

Working at Ampirical is a career, not just a job. Please enjoy this video about our culture.

Job Summary:

The Relay Technician I & II position requires a high degree of supervision and limited exercise of judgment. The focus of this role is primarily on individual projects and assignments designed to develop professional engineering knowledge and abilities. The Relay Technician I & II must be able to apply basic engineering principles, specifications, policies, and procedures. The primary impact of their decisions is on the project.

What We Offer:

The salary range for this position starts at $32 per hour, commensurate with relevant experience, education, and qualifications. We also offer semi-annual profit-sharing bonuses based on company profits to share in our mutual success!

We provide a highly competitive compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees. Highlights include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective from your first day
• 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting)
• 120 hours (about 15 days) of paid time off (PTO)
• 10 paid holiday days
• Flexible work schedule (every other Friday off)
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance, short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance
• Fertility Benefits

Who You Are:

• 2-year or 4-year ABET-accredited Engineering Degree or equivalent technical training (e.g., military background)
• Strong understanding of math
• Mechanical and technical skills, including electrical concepts such as 3-phase AC, DC, Power (Watts and Vars), complex numbers, and basic understanding of DC and AC fundamentals
• Ability to recognize equipment in the substation yard and understand its general function
• Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and other client-specific engineering software
• Valid Driver’s License
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience in testing relays and assisting experienced test engineers in substation testing tasks
• Ability to apply basic engineering principles to ensure project safety and efficiency
• Ability to work under direct supervision on individual projects

Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics as per federal, state, or local laws.

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