Testing & Commission Tech I

TRC Companies • PA-Lancaster, PA

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a skilled and motivated Technician to support Transmission and Distribution substation operations. The position contributes to system reliability, safety, and compliance with operational standards by testing and maintaining substation relaying, control systems, and voltage regulation equipment. The role includes calibrating protective relays, applying relay settings, programming Load Tap Changing (LTC) and voltage regulator controllers, and troubleshooting and repairing substation relays and control devices in distribution substations. The technician plans and carries out testing efficiently while maintaining service continuity and accurate records of test procedures, results, and equipment configurations.

TRC is a global consulting, environmental, and engineering firm and a design firm in the energy sector. The company describes its work across power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. TRC highlights employee training, development of new skills and certifications, and rewards for successful performance.

The stated salary range is USD $35.00–$39.90 per hour. An employee may also be eligible for the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and individual performance against annual Key Performance Indicators.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, and testing and repairing 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 test equipment and tool/wiring usage, interpretation of 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 in SCADA, Fault Data, Sequence of Events Recorder (SER), and Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and routine maintenance of electro-mechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor substation relaying, 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 options and company match.
• Paid time off, ranging from 15 to 25 days per year depending on full-time or part-time 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 the employee’s state of residence.
• Potential eligibility for the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, based on Company, Business Segment, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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