Senior Relay Technician - Utility & High-Voltage Protection - Union

Senior Relay Technician - Utility & High-Voltage Protection - Union Brand: Asplundh Electrical Testing Date Posted: May 26, 2026 Requisition Number: 6535-OTHLOC-CCcCYfw8 Salary Range: USD $65.00 – $85.00 per hour At Asplundh Electrical Testing , safety is our foundation. The Senior Relay Technician ensures the safe, reliable operation of medium‑ and high‑voltage utility substations through advanced protective relay testing, commissioning, and maintenance. Ideal candidates have a utility background with hands‑on experience testing and commissioning transmission and distribution protection systems, leading field crews through outage work and reinforcing our reputation for safety, precision, and service excellence. We are hiring immediately with deep expertise in protection and control, relay schemes, and substation energization. If you enjoy solving complex protection challenges, leading safe work, and influencing reliability at scale, we’d like to speak with you. As a NETA-accredited organization, Asplundh sets benchmarks for technical excellence and safety across the utility, renewable energy, data center, and industrial sectors. What You’ll Do Lead job briefings and safety tailboards, reinforcing a “Safety First, Always” field culture. Perform protective relay testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and commissioning on medium‑ and high‑voltage systems. Test and validate transmission and distribution protection schemes (distance, differential, overcurrent, breaker failure, bus protection). Verify control and protection circuits for power transformers, medium‑ and high‑voltage circuit breakers, feeder relays, capacitor banks, and reactors. Support outage planning, switching coordination, energization, and restoration activities. Perform event analysis, relay target review, and disturbance investigations. Lead and mentor onsite technicians; coordinate work execution with project managers, system operators, and utility customers. Create and maintain accurate test reports, as‑left settings, and field documentation. Participate in job walks, project estimating, and customer technical discussions. Serve as a technical resource and trainer for developing relay technicians. Travel Requirements Work is performed at customer sites throughout the assigned region. Regular regional travel is required, with opportunities for extended assignments outside the region as needed. What You Bring 5+ years of hands‑on experience in protective relaying for utility substations. Experience testing medium‑to‑high‑voltage (5kV–500kV) protection systems. Strong working knowledge of microprocessor-based relays. Experience with modern relay test platforms. Solid understanding of utility safety rules, energized work practices, and lockout/tagout procedures. Ability to interpret protection diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring, and logic drawings. Valid driver’s license; ability to work outdoors, travel, and lift up to 70 lbs. Education & Credentials NETA Level III or IV Certification preferred for Senior roles. (Other NETA levels are encouraged to apply.) Experience with circuit breakers, power transformers, switchgear, RTUs and substation communications. Technical degree, apprenticeship, or military electrical training. OSHA 10 or OSHA 30. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history. What We Offer Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one. Retirement plan. Company-provided life insurance. Supplemental life insurance options, including spouse and child coverage. Voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs. Long-term disability coverage. Pre‑paid legal plan. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Paid time off and holidays. Employee discount programs and helpful resources. Benefits listed above are available to eligible employees. Eligibility requirements and plan provisions apply. Additional Information Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io. All job offers are subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a background check. Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. An Equal Opportunity Employer. For union‑represented territories, local union agreements will guide specific benefits and employment terms. #J-18808-Ljbffr