Relay Technician (P&C) - Substation Testing & Commissioning

Relay Technician

Location: Florida (North Carolina, Texas, and Georgia also considered)

Pay: $25–$50 per hour, plus overtime and per diem

Work Type: Full-Time | Field-Based | Travel Required

Job Summary

An established electrical contractor is hiring Relay Technicians to test, troubleshoot, and commission protective relays for substations, power plants, and data centers. This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience in protective relay testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Test and commission protective relays in substations and power systems.
• Work with protection schemes, relay test sets, and electrical control drawings.
• Troubleshoot and verify relay and protection system operations.
• Travel to project sites as needed.
• Follow project specifications, safety procedures, and testing standards.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience testing and commissioning protective relays in substations (required).
• Knowledge of protection schemes, relay test equipment, and control drawings.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.
• Must have or be able to obtain utility, utility, or utility site clearance.
• Candidates based in Florida or North Carolina are preferred; Texas and Georgia are also considered.

Compensation and Benefits

• $25–$50 per hour, depending on experience.
• Overtime pay and per diem for eligible assignments.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Paid time off.



Interested candidates should be able to describe their protective relay testing and commissioning experience, including the projects they have worked on and their specific responsibilities.