Tech, Relay

NV Energy; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 68,509 - 97,574; Full time

Job summary

NV Energy is seeking a qualified Tech, Relay in Elko, NV. This full-time role involves inspecting, testing, and maintaining system protection and control equipment. Candidates must have at least two years of experience as a Journeyman Substation Electrician, knowledgeable in electrical theory and must be qualified to perform switching within 90 days.

The position offers a competitive pay rate of $60.28 per hour with a potential safety bonus. Join a premier energy company serving 1.3 million customers in Nevada and beyond.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two (2) years of experience as a Journeyman Substation Electrician or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable in electrical and electronic theory, including microprocessors and relaying.
• Must be qualified to perform switching or become qualified within 90 days of job award.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, adjust, calibrate, repair, and install system protection and control equipment.
• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of automatic controls related to generating equipment.
• Conduct certification of wiring and operational checks.

Skills

Electrical and electronic theory

Mathematics training

Journeyman Substation Electrician experience

Microprocessors relaying knowledge

Job description

Position Title

Tech, Relay

Job ID

10005079

Location

Elko, NV, United States

Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

An employee who inspects, tests, adjusts, calibrates, repairs and installs all types of system protection and control equipment. Performs the work required for the installation, maintenance, repair and adjustment of automatic controls and equipment protection devices concerned with the operation of generating equipment as it affects the system, power transformers, transmission systems, distribution systems and customer facilities. With supervision, the Relay Technician is responsible for certification of all related wiring, operational checks and taking and evaluating in-service test data. Must have at least two (2) years of experience as a Journeyman Substation Electrician or equivalent, have training in mathematics, and be knowledgeable in electrical and electronic theory, including but not limited to microprocessors relaying, phasor circuits and diagrams. Must be qualified to perform switching or become qualified within 90 days of job award. Candidates will be required to pass a written examination, which will be jointly written with system protection north supervision and system protection north technicians, and will be required to pass ACT Work Keys exams with minimum scores as follows.

Qualifications

Must have at least two (2) years of experience as a Journeyman Substation Electrician or equivalent, have training in mathematics, and be knowledgeable in electrical and electronic theory, including but not limited to microprocessors relaying, phasor circuits and diagrams. Must be qualified to perform switching or become qualified within 90 days of job award.

Candidates will be required to pass a written examination, which will be jointly written with system protection north supervision and system protection north technicians, and will be required to pass ACT Work Keys exams with minimum scores as follows:

• Applied Mathematics: 6
• Applied Technologies: 4
• Locating Information: 4

About Us

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

About the Team

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 10005079
• Job Category: UNION
• Posting Date: 05/29/2026, 12:16 AM
• Apply Before: 06/12/2026, 06:59 AM
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Job Shift: Day
• Locations: 4216 Ruby Vista Dr, Elko, NV, 89801, US
• Pay Range: $60.28 per hour Potential Safety Bonus 2%.
• Sponsorship: No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
• Business: NV Energy