Team Leader, Substation Relay/SCADA

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

Job summary

AES Corporation is seeking a Team Leader – Relay/SCADA to guide a skilled team in relay testing, maintenance, and substation readiness. You will ensure safe, efficient scheduling, verify packages, and coordinate across field crews and engineering.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and scheduling abilities, with experience leading field technicians and knowledge of substation ops. This is a hands-on leadership position within AES’s power operations.

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, primary relay testing, RTU maintenance, wiring construction, fiber maintenance/testing and in-servicing duties of new relays and substations.
• Ensure technicians are scheduled efficiently and job packages are prepared in advance.
• Communicate between field crews, internal departments and management.
• Coordinate outages, commissioning and job dependencies as needed.
• Verify availability of tools, materials, relays, wiring components, RTUs and test equipment.
• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to validate readiness.

Skills

Team leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Field technician leadership

Crew scheduling

Substation operations

Read drawings

NERC knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

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.

Team Leader – Relay/SCADA

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

Corporate Culture & Diversity

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.

About AES

Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy.