Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technician - Substation / Relay / Transformer

Quanta Services • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

Advanced Electric Systems (AES) is seeking Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technicians (Mid-Level through Senior) This position involves nationwide travel supporting client projects. As part of the Quanta Services family, you’ll gain the stability, resources, and opportunities that come with being connected to the largest utility contractor in North America. Typical Work Performed Acceptance & Maintenance Testing Relay Functional & End-to-End Testing Transformer Electrical Testing (TTR, PF, Winding Resistance) Breaker Timing & Contact Resistance CT Polarity & Saturation Testing Primary & Secondary Injection Protection Scheme Verification Switchgear & GIS Commissioning Outage-Based Startup & System Energization Troubleshooting Protection & Control Systems Systems & Equipment Supported Protective Relay Systems (SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, Siemens, Basler) Power Transformers (Dry-Type & Oil-Filled) Instrument Transformers (CTs / VTs) Circuit Breakers (LV / MV / HV – Vacuum, SF₆, Oil) GIS Equipment Medium & High Voltage Switchgear Protection & Control Schemes DC Systems & Battery Banks

Requirements

• 3+ years electrical testing or commissioning experience
• Experience with substation equipment testing
• Familiarity with protective relay testing
• Experience with Doble, Omicron, Manta, Vanguard, or similar
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Willingness to travel for project assignments

Nice To Haves

• NETA II / III / IV Certification
• Transformer Testing Experience
• Breaker Testing Experience
• Commissioning or Startup Experience
• Utility or EPC Project Experience
• Renewable Interconnect or BESS Project Experience
• Military Prime Power or Equivalent

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning of electrical equipment
• Interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, protection logic, and relay settings
• Execute relay testing and protection scheme verification during outage-based commissioning projects
• Lead or support field crews during testing, commissioning, and energization activities
• Provide technical leadership on startup and capital upgrade projects when applicable
• Document and report test results per project specifications
• Coordinate with utility clients, EPCs, and project management teams

Benefits

• Earn top‑tier wages with additional per diem and travel pay when eligible.
• Enjoy exceptional benefits , including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a strong company match.
• Be part of an industry‑leading safety culture, strengthened by Quanta Services’ unwavering commitment to safety and its world‑class national training network.
• Access unlimited career growth opportunities and advance your future within the expansive Quanta family of companies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees