Protection and Control Relay Technician Lead

Protection & Control Relay Technician – Technical Lead

Location: Northeastern U.S. (Initial assignment based at posted job location; regional responsibility across the Northeast, with emphasis on New England area)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Protection & Control Relay Technician – Technical Lead to support and lead substation construction projects across the Northeastern United States. This role will begin at the location listed in the job posting, but the long-term area of responsibility spans the broader Northeast region, with a strong concentration in New England.

This is a key leadership position for a hands-on technical professional who thrives in the field, takes ownership of complex protection and control systems, and enjoys mentoring others while delivering high-quality results on both Greenfield and Brownfield substation projects.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the technical lead for Protection & Control relay activities on substation construction projects
• Perform and oversee:
• • Relay installation, wiring verification, and commissioning
  • Functional testing, end-to-end testing, and troubleshooting of protective relays
  • Substation control, metering, and SCADA-related systems
• Interpret and apply protection and control drawings, schematics, and logic diagrams
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure safe, efficient execution
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to relay technicians and field crews
• Support outage planning and execution in live substation environments
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, client requirements, and company procedures

Where You’ll Work

• Initial assignment will be based at the location posted in the job ad
• Ongoing work will require regular travel throughout the Northeastern U.S., with a primary focus on New England
• This is a field-focused role for someone comfortable working where the projects are

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in Protection & Control relay work within high-voltage substations
• Strong working knowledge of utility-grade protective relays (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, etc.)
• Experience on both Greenfield and Brownfield substation construction projects
• Ability to lead technically, solve problems independently, and make sound field decisions
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the Northeast

Requirements

• Must be willing to travel and work in multiple states across the Northeastern U.S.
• Must have own vehicle
• Clean driving record for the past 7 years
• Class A CDL is a plus, but not required
• Associate of Science in applied field (electronics, power systems, information).
• Associates of Arts with pre-electrical engineering electives.
• Competent in the understanding and application of Algebra and Trigonometry as it pertains to electrical theory and testing calculations.
• Proficiency with calculations of 3 phase, transformer, circuit analysis, etc. parameters.
• Proficiency in setting and testing overcurrent microprocessor-based relays.
• One (1) year of field experience in controls or control panel wiring.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with ANSI/NETA testing requirements and procedures.
• Two (2) years of field experience in protection and control systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay is commensurate with performance and experience
• We reward high performers handsomely
• Comprehensive travel support, including:
• • Per diem
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Approved travel expenses
  • Mobilization and demobilization costs

Why Join Us?

• Work on challenging, high-impact substation projects across a dynamic region
• Be trusted as a technical leader, not just another field resource
• Strong compensation upside for top performers
• A company that invests in its people and recognizes results

Note: If your desired pay exceeds our posted hourly rate/range, we still want to speak with you. When you apply, please note your desired hourly rate.