Testing & Commission Tech I
About The Position
TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a skilled and motivated Technician to support Transmission and Distribution substation operations. The role contributes to system reliability, safety, and compliance with operational standards by testing and maintaining substation relaying, control systems, and voltage regulation equipment. The technician also troubleshoots and repairs relays and control devices, plans testing activities to meet schedules and maintain service continuity, and documents procedures, results, and equipment configurations. The position requires 1–3 years of relevant commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing, and repair experience, along with knowledge of three-phase power systems, protection and control schemes, and testing equipment and software. Education listed is a Bachelor of Electrical Technology (BET) or Associate of Electrical Technology (AET).
Requirements
- 1–3 years of commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing, and repair of substation relaying and control schemes.
- Knowledge of three-phase power systems, power system protection and control schemes, test equipment, and test equipment software.
- Skills in using test equipment and tools/wiring, interpreting wiring and elementary diagrams, basic testing, and basic PC use.
- Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment.
- Bachelor of Electrical Technology (BET) or Associate of Electrical Technology (AET).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SCADA, Fault Data, Sequence of Events Recorder (SER), and installation and testing of Integration-Automation equipment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct testing and routine maintenance of substation relaying—including electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor types—control systems, and voltage regulation equipment.
- Calibrate protective relays and apply relay settings according to standards and operational requirements.
- Program Load Tap Changing (LTC) and voltage regulator controllers.
- Troubleshoot and repair substation relays and control devices within distribution substations.
- Plan and execute testing activities efficiently, adhering to schedules while ensuring service continuity.
- Maintain accurate documentation of testing procedures, results, and equipment configurations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) package with traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
- Paid time off, ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, contingent on employment status and seniority.
- At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
- Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of employees’ states of residence.
- Eligible participation in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and individual performance against key performance indicators.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
