Substation Testing & Commissioning Technician I

TRC Companies, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Discretionary Bonus Program

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. seeks a skilled Technician to support Transmission and Distribution substation operations, ensuring system reliability, safety, and compliance with standards.

The role involves testing and maintenance of relaying systems, calibration of protective relays, and programming LTC/voltage regulator controllers. A BET or AET is preferred, with 1–3 years of commissioning and testing experience, plus SCADA/SER knowledge as a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes.
• Knowledge of 3-phase power systems, power system protection & control schemes, test equipment, and test equipment software.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment.

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

3-phase power knowledge

Relay calibration

Test equipment usage

PC skills

Education

BET or AET

Job description

TRC Companies, Inc. seeks a skilled Technician to support Transmission and Distribution substation operations, ensuring system reliability, safety, and compliance with standards.

The role involves testing and maintenance of relaying systems, calibration of protective relays, and programming LTC/voltage regulator controllers. A BET or AET is preferred, with 1–3 years of commissioning and testing experience, plus SCADA/SER knowledge as a plus.