Relay Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Alpharetta, PA

17h

About The Position

As a Relay Commissioning Technician, you will train and assist customers with planning, designing, testing, installing, commissioning, operating, and maintaining electrical power systems at customer sites and SEL offices. You will apply working knowledge of SEL design practices for protection and automation systems and quality standards. The position involves running tests, documenting and reporting malfunctions, identifying and analyzing undesirable trends, and providing regular communication and timely reports to engineering staff, leadership, and customers about commissioning activities. You are also responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and following safe, environmentally sound work practices. The role is open in multiple locations: Lewis Center, Ohio; King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; Alpharetta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Wesley Chapel, Florida. Travel may be required up to 75% of the time.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent certification, training, and experience.
• At least 2 years of work experience in electrical power system planning, design, testing, installation, commissioning, operation, and/or maintenance.
• Demonstrated proficiency with modern test equipment such as OMICRON or Doble.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and AcSELerator Quickset.
• Ability to write automated test plans for testing protective devices.
• Familiarity with industry protocols such as IEC-61850, DNP, and Modbus.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying climates; stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements; carry tools and handle materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; and work at heights on lifts, stepladders, and/or extension ladders.

Responsibilities

• Train and assist customers with planning, design, testing, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of electrical power systems at customer sites and SEL offices.
• Apply working knowledge of SEL design practices for protection and automation systems and quality standards.
• Run tests in support of department objectives.
• Document and report malfunctions, and identify and analyze undesirable trends.
• Provide regular communication and timely reports to engineering staff, leadership, and customers regarding commissioning activities.
• Maintain a safe workplace and implement safe, environmentally sound work practices.

Benefits

• Employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, and 9 paid sick days.
• Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree