Relay & Apparatus Technician

Quanta Services • Reno, NV

23d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a skilled Relay & Apparatus Technician to join our team and support critical power‑system protection and electrical apparatus projects across North America. In this hands‑on field role, you’ll test, troubleshoot, commission, and maintain high‑voltage equipment while upholding the highest standards of safety, precision, and craftsmanship. 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.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Experience in high-voltage testing, either relay or apparatus
• High level of proficiency with test sets such as Doble, Manta, Vanguard, Omicron
• Must be willing to travel interstate, on a weekly/bi-weekly basis
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Maintaining strong client relationships
• Work independently or in team environments while following safe work practices

Responsibilities

• Testing, troubleshooting, and inspecting complex electrical systems
• Performing acceptance, maintenance, and commissioning testing on circuit breakers, transformers, instrument transformers, SF6 interrupters, grounding systems, battery banks, relays, meters, motor control centers, and SCADA systems
• Operating test equipment (Doble, Manta, Vanguard, Omicron)
• Communicating with relay platforms (SEL, Multilin, Basler)
• Using software such as DTA, Protection Suite, Enoserve/RTS, PTM, Accelerator
• Interpreting protection and control schemes and electrical drawings
• Troubleshooting and repairing complex electrical circuits
• Writing clear test reports in Microsoft Word and Excel

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: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees