Substation Testing & Commissioning Technician

Trc Companies, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & disability

401k with company match

Paid time off 15–25 days

8 paid holidays

Paid sick, family and disability leave

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. is seeking a skilled Technician to support our Transmission and Distribution substation operations. The role focuses on testing, calibration, and maintenance to ensure system reliability and safety. Compensation varies with experience across entry to senior levels.

The position targets professionals comfortable with fault data systems and relay testing, offering benefits and a path for career development within a global engineering firm.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and routine maintenance of substation relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state, and microprocessor types), control systems, and voltage regulation equipment.
• Calibrate protective relays and apply relay settings according to standards and operational requirements.
• Program Load Tap Changing (LTC) and voltage regulator controllers.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on substation relays and control devices within distribution substations.
• Plan and execute testing activities efficiently, adhering to schedules while ensuring service continuity.
• Maintain accurate documentation of testing procedures, results, and equipment configurations.

Skills

SCADA

Relay calibration

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Tools

SER

Job description

TRC Companies, Inc. is seeking a skilled Technician to support our Transmission and Distribution substation operations. The role focuses on testing, calibration, and maintenance to ensure system reliability and safety. Compensation varies with experience across entry to senior levels.

The position targets professionals comfortable with fault data systems and relay testing, offering benefits and a path for career development within a global engineering firm.