Utility Protection & Control Lead Technician

Insight Global; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Utility Protection & Control Lead Technician with extensive substation relay testing experience. This full-time role involves significant travel across the U.S. and requires hands-on technical skills in testing and maintenance of electrical systems. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering and relevant certifications. Competitive salary range from $90,000 to $200,000 annually, with additional benefits including medical insurance and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Company car (Chevy Silverado 1500)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of utility substation relay testing experience.
• Experience doing hands-on relay testing with specific software.
• Capable of developing Isolation Plans & Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overall technical oversight and documentation requirements.
• Perform testing and commissioning activities on reliability upgrades.
• Work around energized electrical equipment.

Skills

Relay Testing

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Technical Oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Doble 6150

Omicron

RTS Software

Enoserve

SEL Compass

Job description

Utility Protection & Control Lead Technician

Utility Protection & Control Lead Technician

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

• Minimum of 7+ years of utility substation relay testing experience or combination of minimum 4 years on-the-job experience and technical education/military experience
• Experience doing hands on relay testing with either Doble 6150, Omicron, or RTS Software (Doble)
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and doing preventative maintenance on substations

Pluses:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution (for tech)
• Level 3/4 NETA or NICET Certified.

*Candidates will be paid $200 a day & get a company car (Chevy Silverado 1500) (gas paid for)*

Day to Day:

A client of Insight Global's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division is currently seeking a Utility Protection & Control (P&C) Technician. This position has open geography and can be based anywhere in the United States. This position does require up to 100% travel. This team brings extensive skills and experiences to field service engineering. Active participation in recognized technical societies such as NFPA and IEEE and collaboration with a variety of utilities and industries ensures that our technicians are knowledgeable about today’s cutting-edge technology and engineering techniques. We assist customers at every stage of the power system: offering start-up and commissioning of equipment, performing planned maintenance, monitoring performance, diagnosing system problems remotely, as well as responding to emergencies on a 24/7 basis, 365 days a year. Our support services help businesses make the most of their existing electrical equipment by optimizing performance and extending the life of existing facilities. The Utility Protection & Control (P&C) Technician will be responsible for assisting the Utility Lead P&C / Commissioning Engineer in overall technical oversight and documentation requirements including but not limited to work plans, isolation plans, and functional test plans. This role will be actively involved (hands-on) during complete testing & final checkout. The Utility P&C Technician will work with the Utility Lead P&C Commissioning Engineer and serve as a safety net to ensure that any errors introduced by incorrectly engineered design packages or installation are identified and corrected prior to compromising the safety of employees and /or the reliability of the Transmission & Distribution system.

• Must be able to read drawings and understand various protection schemes and proper checkout techniques and/or for the troubleshooting and correcting of non-working schemes.
• Responsible for performing testing and commissioning activities on reliability upgrades in Energized “Brownfield” Transmission Stations.
• Responsible for working around energized “In-Service” electrical equipment
• Capable of developing Isolation Plans & Procedures for the removal of existing equipment such as; Protective Relays, Relay Panels, AC/DC Panels, Battery Systems, Breakers, transformers, SSVTs, CCVTs, PTs, CTs, Linear Couplers, etc.
• Knowledgeable with all aspects of the testing & operation of various protective relays and power meters, including all device types: microprocessor-based, solid state, and electro-mechanical.
• Assist with all aspects of testing of substation devices and equipment, including (without limitation): reading / verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays and metering, trip testing, functional verification of all control systems, verification of all devices and equipment alarms, and other similar testing.
• Experience with Relay Testing Software such as Enoserve (RTS) and Doble Protection Suite
• Experience with Relay Communication Software such as SEL Compass, AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030), GE (Enervista Launchpad), RFL (Gard PRO), and other common industry software.
• Ability to identify and resolve design errors.
• Directly witness or perform critical tests such as DC Functional Trip Testing prior to energization and in-service

Compensation:

$90,000 to $200,000 per year annual salary. [If client has provided an exact salary, then no need to use a range; also, if the client has provided an hourly rate, then use same hourly language from the Contract/Contract-to-Hire section above.]

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Utilities and Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

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