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Electrical Substation Relay Protection Technician Jobs

Electrical Engineer II

Oklahoma City, OK ยท On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

... to substation relay and metering design, protection system coordination, compliance activities ... Provide technical guidance and support to engineers, technicians, and project teams. * Assist with ...

Relay Technician

Black Eagle, MT ยท On-site

$58.74/hr

... electrical operations of substations and pole-mounted control cabinets can be controlled and ... They must be able to install, test, and maintain RTU components in substation relays, AC/DC panels ...

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How much do electrical substation relay protection technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for electrical substation relay protection technician in the United States is $27.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $32.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Electrical Substation Relay Protection Technician job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,183 per year, or $28 per hour.

Lead Protection & Controls Relay Technician (HV)

Ocala, FL โ€ข On-site

$55 - $77/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

SENIOR and LEAD RELAY TECHNICIANS                                           
 
COMPANY:
Full-service utility construction company established in 1999 specializing in turnkey power substation construction. Based in Ocala, Florida with additional location in Kissimmee and work throughout the state. Seeking experienced relay professionals for full-time, permanent hire. Per diem and full benefits, 401K, PTO, sick time and holidays, year-round job stability with no out-of-state travel.
 
POSITIONS:
Senior Relay Technician and Lead Relay Technician 
Seniors must have at least 7 years of relay experience, 10 years required for lead role.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

  •  Pasion for Safety and Human Performance
  • Experience with NERC CIP rules, compliance and document control
  • Detailed working knowledge of HV Generation, Transmission and Distribution apparatus operation, protection and control
  • Skilled in the use of relay protection testing and test record interpretation
  • Experience with Electromechanical and Numerical relay operation and testing
  • Skilled in all facets of Electric Substation Construction, testing and commissioning
  • Proficient in electrical print reading and schematic use
  • Willingness to travel within the State of Florida 
  • Must demonstrate a “Team Player” attitude
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Bilingual communication skills are a plus
 
COMPENSATION:
  • $55-62/hr. for senior (7+ years of experience), $65-77/hr. for lead (10+ years of experience)
  • Full benefits package (medical/vision/dental, matching 401K, PTO, etc.)
  • Per diem
  • Company vehicles are provided for company business use only