Sr. Relay Technician

Asplundh Power•Washington, DC

77d•$72 - $84

About The Position

The Senior Relay Technician serves as the technical lead for protection and control systems, responsible for advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution. The role requires expertise in analyzing protection schemes, managing complex projects, and leading field teams while supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of substation and industrial systems. It also emphasizes customer interaction, team development, and technical leadership. Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across data centers, utility, generation, renewables, transit, industrial, and commercial facilities throughout North America. EPS emphasizes safety, technical expertise, and excellence in the power industry. The hourly pay range is $72–$84. Starting pay may vary based on geography or market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications; the range may be negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. The position may require overtime and out-of-town travel for periods of time.

Requirements

Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen for this safety-sensitive position.
Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
Hold a valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record.
Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing protective relays in transmission-, generation-, or distribution-level substations.
Ability to troubleshoot distribution and transmission control circuits.
Knowledge of relay test software.
Five or more years of relevant industry experience.
Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and lift 70 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, military experience, or a four-year engineering degree.
NETA III/IV certification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead job-site safety briefings and proactively identify, eliminate, or mitigate hazards.
Enforce company safety policies and promote a strong safety culture across field activities.
Use Human Performance Error Reduction (HPE) tools to improve reliability and reduce risk.
Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and other power system components, including transmission, distribution, and industrial systems.
Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and functional testing of substation control circuits on relay panels, transformer change-outs, and circuit breaker replacements.
Perform advanced end-to-end and functional testing using automated relay test equipment and software.
Read, interpret, and validate protection and control schematics, logic diagrams, and system configurations.
Ensure proper calibration and performance of electromechanical and microprocessor-based relays.
Troubleshoot protection, control, and communication systems across a wide range of applications.
Analyze event records, oscillography, and system data to determine system performance or misoperations.
Lead root cause investigations into relay trips, failures, and system disturbances.
Develop project execution plans, commissioning procedures, outage sequences, and energization plans.
Manage large-scale and complex commissioning, retrofit, and maintenance projects.
Coordinate resources, schedules, and field activities to support successful project completion.
Develop, review, and finalize reports, including test results, relay settings verification, and system performance.
Ensure project deliverables are completed, including as-built drawings, relay settings validation, and commissioning documentation.
Ensure documentation meets customer and industry standards.
Train and qualify Relay Technician I, Relay Technician II, and junior engineers in protection and control practices.
Mentor and provide technical leadership to field personnel.
Communicate with customers, utilities, and project stakeholders about project status, resolve issues, and meet expectations.