Team Leader, Substation Relay/SCADA

AES Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Indiana is seeking a Team Leader - Relay/SCADA to guide a technical team in relay testing, RTU maintenance, and substation readiness. You will coordinate field crews, manage schedules, and ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, communication, and collaboration with engineering and project teams to validate readiness and deliver reliable power delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team performing relay testing, RTU maintenance, wiring construction, and substation in-servicing.
• Ensure schedules are efficient and job packages are prepared in advance.
• Coordinate between field crews, departments, and management.
• Maintain safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Track work orders, test sheets, and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Team coordination

Electrical/SCADA knowledge

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

SCADA systems

RTU

Fiber systems

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. 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 honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.