Team Leader, Substation Relay/SCADA

The AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Team Leader – Relay/SCADA to guide a team performing relay testing, RTU maintenance, wiring, and substation readiness. You will ensure crews are scheduled efficiently, verify job packages, and maintain clear communication with field crews, engineering, and management.

Responsibilities include safety leadership, planning, coordinating outages and commissioning, and tracking work orders.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Substation Operations and Maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated leadership or coordination experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience leading field technicians and scheduling crews.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians with safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and long‑term schedules.
• Verify readiness of drawings, schematics and job packages before work.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to validate readiness.
• Serve as liaison between technicians and other departments; coordinate outages.
• Review test reports and documentation for completeness; oversight of field work.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Scheduling

Communication

Substation ops

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree

Tools

Relay protection

SCADA systems

RTUs

Fiber systems

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat'snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 byBloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityfor millions of peopleworldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

Ifyou'reready to be part of a companythat'snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We'renot just building a more sustainable future , we'repowering it.

The Team Leader – Relay/SCADA is responsible for leading a team that performs relay testing, primary relay testing, RTU maintenance, wiring construction, fiber maintenance/testing and in-servicing duties of new relays and substations. This role ensures technicians are scheduled efficiently, verification that job packages are prepared in advance, and communication between field crews, internal departments, and management remains clear and timely. The Team Leader provides general direction, coordinates resources, and ensures all work meets safety, quality, and operational standards.

Team Leadership & Support

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Conduct routine check-ins and performance feedback
• Support onboarding and documentation of skill development of new technicians

Scheduling & Workload Management

• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and long-term schedules
• Assign personnel based on skills, workload, and priorities
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules as needed

Job Preparation & Planning

• Ensure all drawings, schematics, and job packages received are complete prior to start of work
• Verify availability of all tools, materials, relays, wiring components, RTUs and test equipment
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to validate readiness

Cross-Department Coordination

• Serve as primary liaison between technicians and other departments
• Communicate scheduling, job status and field issues
• Coordinate outages, commissioning and job dependencies

Technical Oversight

• Support field commissioning coordination activities
• Review test reports, drawings and documentation for completeness

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities

• Track completion of work orders and test sheets
• Manage resources including overtime, travel and Per Diem
• Support budgeting and quality assurance initiatives
• Maintain clear communication with management

Qualifications – Required

• Understanding of Substation Operations and Maintenance practices
• Demonstrated leadership or coordination experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience leading field technicians
• Experience scheduling crews

Qualifications – Preferred

• Background in relay protection, SCADA systems, RTUs, or fiber systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Knowledge of NERC standards and utility practices
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field

Key Competencies

• Leadership & team development
• Scheduling & coordination
• Communication & collaboration
• Quality and safety focus

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.