Sr. Relay Technician
Electric Power Systems
Supervises testing, installation, and maintenance of protective relays at power substations.
6 days ago ago
$50 - $90
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Richardson, TX
Onsite
Company Size
1,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Healthcare
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Institutional
Role
What you would be doing
relay testing
relay calibration
protection analysis
substation installation
project management
customer interaction
- Develop Project Execution, Commissioning, Outage Sequence & Energization Procedures .
- Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other power system components .
- Interact with customers .
- Train and qualify Relay Technician I, II, or Relay Engineer I
- Calibrate & perform functional tests on both electromechanical and microprocessor based protective relays for substations.
- Lead safety briefings on job site, identify , eliminate, or mitigate hazards.
- Perform end-to-end relay testing using relay test software and analyze the operation of the relay based on the fault type run.
- Function as an on-site lead for the project, assign tasks, prioritize activities and interface with customers.
- Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformer & circuit breaker change-outs .
- Project management of large scale and complex projects .
- Lead investigations of electrical related issues, including root cause analysis as needed.
- Determine and interpret customer’s requirements and provide final deliverables including as built prints and all test results meeting specified requirements .
- Perform complex troubleshooting .
- Utilize Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools .
What you bring
protective relays
circuit breakers
relay software
neta certified
5+ years
bachelor's
- Hands on experience installing, maintaining , testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation, or distribution level substations.
- Ability to analyze event records and make informed deductions
- Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.
- Experience installing , maintaining , testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment.
- Knowledge of relay test software.
- Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
- Bachelor's or ass ociate degree in electr ical /Electronic technology, Military Experience, or 4-year Engineering Degree, preferred
- 5+ Years of Relevant Industry Experience
- NETA I II /IV Certified, preferred
- Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a safe driving record.
- Understand manufactures’ literature to facilitate testing.
- Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Read and fully understand protection and control schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams and catch mistakes and problems with the drawings and design when comparing with accepted engineering and customer standards.
- Incentives for Professional Certifications
- Nashville Training Academy & Comprehensive Training Resources
- Competitive pay
- Competitive Per Diem
- Referral Bonuses
- Career Path Planning
- 401k with company match
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
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Security clearance- pre‑employment drug screen required
- satisfactory criminal background check required
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Company
Overview
60+ Years
Experience in Power Industry
The firm brings decades of expertise to every grid project, combining extensive industry knowledge to deliver high-quality solutions.
35 Offices
National Presence
Operates across the United States with a network of 35 offices to serve clients effectively.
1,200 Staff
Professional Team
Employs over 1,200 skilled professionals dedicated to infrastructure services and grid modernization.
$12M Contract
Strategic Project
Received a $12 million contract to modernize California’s Strategic Reliability Reserve substations.
- Born from the merger of two power-industry experts.
- Headquartered in Nashville, operating across North America under the Voltyx umbrella.
- Backed by Asplundh since its acquisition in May 2024.
- Serves investor-owned utilities, municipalities, data centers, renewables, and industrial clients.
- Holds leading NETA and PEARL safety certifications.
- Notable project: modernizing California’s Strategic Reliability Reserve substations.
- Safety‑first: committed to ensuring a safe working environment in field and office
- Steadfast commitment to quality through safety, innovation, and service
- Technical expertise: NETA‑accredited, promoting a culture of uncompromising technical skill
- Reliability: 'Setting the Standard of Excellence in the Power Industry'
- People‑centric: motivation centered around employees, clients, stakeholders, communities
- Transparency & accountability: certified by industry associations and top safety certifications
16,000 lbs SF₆ gas
Gas Recycling Impact
Removed and recycled SF₆ gas, equivalent to emissions avoided by running wind turbines for a year.
- Runs equivalently to 45 wind turbines for a year in emissions avoided.
- Improves grid efficiency and expands renewable energy infrastructure.
- Monitors environmental performance through an executive-backed ESG program.
- Maintains top safety certifications and partnerships in the energy sector.
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