Testing & Commissioning Technician I

TRC Companies, Inc. • Dallas, TX

17h

About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a skilled and motivated Technician to support Transmission and Distribution substation operations. The role is critical to system reliability, safety, and compliance with operational standards. The technician conducts testing, routine maintenance, calibration, programming, troubleshooting, and repairs involving substation relaying, control systems, and voltage regulation equipment. The role also includes planning testing activities and maintaining accurate records of procedures, results, and equipment configurations.

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 3-phase power systems, power system protection and control schemes, test equipment, and test equipment software.
• Skills using test equipment and tools/wiring, interpreting wiring and elementary diagrams, performing basic tests, and using a PC.
• 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 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 IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, contingent 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 participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and individual performance against key performance indicators.

What This Job Offers

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