Sr Relay Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Sr Relay TechnicianLead Critical Power System Commissioning Projects

We're seeking an experienced Sr Relay Technician to support the testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protective relay systems in substations and power facilities. This role serves as the technical lead on commissioning projects and plays a key role in ensuring the reliability and safety of critical electrical infrastructure.

• Work on high-impact utility, industrial, renewable energy, and data center projects.
• Join a team that values technical excellence, safety, and professional growth.
• Collaborate with experienced industry professionals and expand your expertise.
• Competitive compensation, career advancement opportunities, and comprehensive travel support with per diem.

• Test, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot protective relays and control systems.
• Perform functional testing of protection and control circuits.
• Analyze relay settings, protection logic, and system performance.
• Conduct end-to-end relay testing and fault simulations.
• Support SCADA and communication systems, including fiber optics and Modbus networks.
• Lead field projects, develop testing procedures, and interface directly with customers.
• Mentor junior technicians and support best practices in safety and quality.

• 5+ years of protective relay testing and commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of protective relays (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, etc.).
• Experience with relay settings, protection schemes, and system troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring drawings.
• Experience with substation controls, SCADA, and communications systems.
• Proven project leadership and customer-facing experience.
• NETA II-IV or NICET certification preferred.

This is a travel-intensive role supporting projects throughout the region and across the U.S. Work is performed in substations, industrial facilities, and utility environments, with a mix of field and control-house activities. Per diem and travel expenses are provided.

If you're a hands-on relay technician who enjoys solving complex challenges and leading critical commissioning projects, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $60.00/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 fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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