Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technician - Substation / Relay / Transformer
About The Position
Advanced Electric Systems (AES), a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, is seeking mid-level through senior Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technicians in the Salt Lake City, Utah area. Technicians travel nationwide to work on electrical infrastructure projects, focusing on high-voltage substations and protection and control systems. The role involves field testing, troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning of electrical equipment, including relays, transformers, breakers, switchgear, and related systems. The position supports outage-based commissioning, capital upgrades, system energization, and other field projects. Technicians interpret electrical drawings and relay settings, document test results, and coordinate with utility clients, EPCs, and project management teams. AES offers the hands-on environment of a specialized electrical testing team backed by Quanta Services’ resources and career opportunities.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of electrical testing or commissioning experience.
- Class A CDL or willingness to obtain one.
- Experience testing substation equipment.
- Familiarity with protective relay testing.
- Experience using Doble, Omicron, Manta, Vanguard, or similar equipment.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Willingness to travel for project assignments.
Nice To Haves
- NETA II, III, or 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 experience 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 according to project specifications.
- Coordinate with utility clients, EPCs, and project management teams.
Benefits
- Top-tier wages, with additional per diem and travel pay when eligible.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) with a strong company match.
- Access to Quanta Services’ national training network.
- Career growth opportunities within the Quanta family of companies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
