Electrical Power Systems Technician

Electrical Power Systems Technician

We are actively hiring Electrical Power Systems Technicians to support utility, transmission, distribution, and substation projects throughout the United States. Opportunities may include relay testing, protection & controls commissioning, pre-commissioning, field engineering, substation construction, electrical testing, startup & energization support. Candidates may support greenfield and brownfield substations, power generation facilities, industrial power systems, and utility infrastructure projects. Positions may be local or travel-based depending on project requirements.

Commissioning, substation, relay, protection & controls, electrical testing, transmission, distribution, high voltage, p&c, electrical, electrical engineering, protection & control, substation design, relay equipment, electric utility, relay testing, switchgear, SCADA systems, omicron, utility, electric power, NETA, electrical maintenance, substation construction, field service.

Commissioning, substation, relay, protection & controls, electrical testing, transmission, distribution, high voltage, p&c.

Ability to read electrical schematics, one-lines, and wiring diagrams. Experience with relay testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, switchgear, SCADA systems, or protection and controls is highly preferred. NETA, NICET, Journeyman Electrician, Engineering, Military Electrical, or related backgrounds encouraged to apply. Travel availability may be required depending on assignment.

Intermediate Level.

This is a contract to hire position based out of Dallas, TX. The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $75.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident, and hospital; 401(k) retirement plan pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); short and long-term disability; health spending account (HSA); transportation benefits; employee assistance program; time off/leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave).

This is a hybrid position in Dallas, TX. This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.

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