Sr. Relay Technician
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on2867, East Sioux Street, Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 57103, United States
About the Company
Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization dedicated to setting the standard of excellence in the power industry. We specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Generation, Renewables, Transit, Industrial, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. Our mission is rooted in a deep commitment to safety, technical expertise, and delivering superior service to our partners.
About the Role
As a Sr. Relay Technician, you will serve as a critical on-site leader, performing and supervising the testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of relays within electrical power stations. This role is designed for an experienced professional who thrives in complex environments, ensuring the reliability of substations through rigorous analysis and precise execution.
In this position, you will function as the project lead, assigning tasks, prioritizing activities, and serving as the primary interface with customers. Your day-to-day involves utilizing advanced relay test software to perform end-to-end testing, analyzing event records to make informed deductions, and leading investigations into electrical issues, including root cause analysis. You will be responsible for developing project execution plans, commissioning procedures, and outage sequences, while also interpreting customer requirements to deliver final reports and as-built prints.
Beyond technical execution, you will play a vital role in our culture of safety and growth. You will lead safety briefings, identify and mitigate hazards using Human Performance Error Elimination concepts, and mentor junior technicians (Relay Technician I/II or Relay Engineer I). This role offers significant opportunities for talent development through instructor-led technical courses, online learning, and incentives for professional certifications.
Hiring Process
EPS is committed to a streamlined and professional hiring process. We do not work with individual recruiters or third-party agencies; all applications must be submitted directly through our official channels. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and a satisfactory criminal background check. We also require a valid driver's license and a safe driving record, as the role involves travel and the ability to work overtime.
Equal Opportunity
EPS is an equal opportunity employer. We give consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age, or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute to #PoweringTheFuture.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2867, East Sioux Street, Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 57103, United States
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform installation, commissioning, and testing of substation control circuits
- check_circleAnalyze protection schemes for power circuits and system components
- check_circleCalibrate and perform functional tests on electromechanical and microprocessor relays
- check_circleDevelop project execution, commissioning, and energization procedures
- check_circleLead investigations and perform root cause analysis on electrical issues
- check_circlePerform complex troubleshooting on distribution and transmission control circuits
- check_circleInterpret customer requirements and deliver as-built prints and test results
- check_circleLead safety briefings and mitigate hazards on job sites
- check_circleConduct end-to-end relay testing using specialized software and analyze fault operations
Requirements
- verified5+ Years of Relevant Industry Experience
- verifiedValid driver's license
- verifiedPass pre-employment drug screen
- verifiedSatisfactory criminal background check
- verifiedBachelor's or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology, Military Experience, or 4-year Engineering Degree
- verifiedNETA III/IV Certified
Nice to Have
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment. Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology, Military Experience, or 4-year Engineering Degree. NETA III/IV Certified.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurancecheck_circle401(k) Savings Plan with Company Matchcheck_circleHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)check_circleLife and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Relay Test Software, Protection Schemes, Root Cause Analysis, Protective Relays, Circuit Breakers, Transformers, Switchgear, Schematic Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Neta Iii/iv Certified.
Education: 4-year Engineering Degree preferred; Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic Technology preferred; Associate's in Electrical/Electronic Technology preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Sr. Relay Technician at Electric Power Systems
What does a Sr. Relay Technician at Electric Power Systems do?expand_more
A Sr. Relay Technician at Electric Power Systems is responsible for the following: Perform installation, commissioning, and testing of substation control circuits; Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and system components; Calibrate and perform functional tests on electromechanical and microprocessor relays; and Develop project execution, commissioning, and energization procedures.
What are the requirements for this Sr. Relay Technician role?expand_more
To qualify for the Sr. Relay Technician at Electric Power Systems position, applicants should have: 5+ Years of Relevant Industry Experience; Valid driver's license; Pass pre-employment drug screen; Satisfactory criminal background check; Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology, Military Experience, or 4-year Engineering Degree; and NETA III/IV Certified.
Where is the Sr. Relay Technician role at Electric Power Systems located?expand_more
Sr. Relay Technician at Electric Power Systems is based in 2867, East Sioux Street, Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 57103, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Sr. Relay Technician job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Electric Power Systems has listed this Sr. Relay Technician role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Sr. Relay Technician role?expand_more
Sr. Relay Technician at Electric Power Systems typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Sr. Relay Technician role at Electric Power Systems?expand_more
Key skills for Sr. Relay Technician at Electric Power Systems include Relay Test Software; Protection Schemes; Root Cause Analysis; Protective Relays; Circuit Breakers; Transformers; Switchgear; and Schematic Diagrams.
What education is required for Sr. Relay Technician at Electric Power Systems?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: 4-year Engineering Degree preferred; Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic Technology preferred; and Associate's in Electrical/Electronic Technology preferred.
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Sr. Relay Technician at Electric Power Systems is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.