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SST Direct

Relay Commissioning Technician

Tampa, FL · On-site

Coordinate with engineering, construction, and utility teams to ensure successful integration of protection systems. * Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel ...

Seminole Electric

SENIOR RELAY TECHNICIAN

Palatka, FL · On-site

Schedules, coordinates, and instructs SCADA and protective relaying training, as needed. * Write ... OR Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology or related area and four (4) ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for relay protection engineer in Florida is $88,213.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,600.00 and $97,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Relay Protection Engineer job?

A Relay Protection Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining protective relay systems used in power grids to ensure electrical equipment operates safely and reliably. They analyze system faults, coordinate relay settings, and troubleshoot failures to prevent damage to transformers, generators, and transmission lines. Their role involves working with utilities, industrial plants, and substations to enhance power system stability and efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Relay Protection Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Relay Protection Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering, power systems analysis, and relay protection principles, often supported by a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Proficiency with protection relay test equipment, power system simulation software (such as ETAP or SEL), and familiarity with industry standards like IEEE and NERC are commonly required, along with certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) being advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills enable accurate system protection designs, reliable operation, and clear collaboration with operations and maintenance teams to ensure electrical grid reliability.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a Relay Protection Engineer?

A Relay Protection Engineer's daily tasks often include reviewing and designing protection schemes for substations and transmission lines, configuring and testing relay settings, and analyzing system events or faults to determine causes and solutions. They may also be responsible for drafting technical reports and documentation, coordinating with other engineers and field technicians, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards. Team collaboration is frequent, as projects often require input from system planning, operations, and maintenance staff. On-the-job learning is ongoing, with opportunities to work on diverse projects and advance into specialized roles or leadership positions over time.
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Infographic showing various Relay Protection Engineer job openings in Florida as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 83% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,213 per year, or $42.4 per hour.

Relay Commissioning Technician

SST Direct

Tampa, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Seeking Relay Commissioning Technicians or Engineers for direct hire, long-term roles with one of the fastest-growing industrial electrical service contractors in the nation, known for delivering high-quality transformer maintenance, electrical testing, electrical construction and distribution system solutions in Tampa, FL
Pay: $40/h-$60/h depending on experience.
Benefits: Yearly bonus! Comprehensive Employee Benefits: 401k, Medical, dental, Vision insurance, PTO and more!
Travel: 25% across State. All expenses are paid and there is per diem! If applicable, there is vehicle allowance, and gas card
Key Responsibilities Relay Commissioning Technician:
 
  • Perform commissioning, functional testing, and troubleshooting of protective relays (electromechanical, digital, microprocessor-based) for high-voltage substations and industrial electrical systems.
  • Validate and test protective schemes including overcurrent, distance, differential, transformer, generator, bus, and feeder protection.
  • Interpret and verify design drawings, schematics, logic diagrams, and relay settings.
  • Conduct relay configuration and programming using vendor-specific software (e.g., SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens).
  • Perform end-to-end relay testing using secondary injection test sets (e.g., Omicron, Doble, Megger).
  • Document test procedures and results in detailed commissioning reports.
  • Coordinate with engineering, construction, and utility teams to ensure successful integration of protection systems.
  • Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panel, transformers & circuit breakers.
  • Perform end-to-end relay testing using relay test software and analyze the operation of the relay based on the fault type run.

Required Qualifications for Relay Commissioning Technician:
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing & repairing protective relays in transmission, generation or distribution level substations.
  • Ability to develop relay test plans necessary to test the relays per EPS and customer specifications.
  • Ability to calibrate & perform functional tests on both electromechanical and micro-processor based protective relays for substations.
  • Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits
  • Knowledge of relay test software is required. Doble ProTest or Protection Suite preferred.
  • Experience installing, maintaining, testing, or repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, or similar equipment is desired.
  • Ability to operate test equipment needed for the project.
  • Ability to function as an on-site lead for the project, assign tasks, prioritize activities and interface with customers.
  • Ability to read and fully understand protection and control schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams, and catch mistakes and problems with the drawings and design when comparing with accepted engineering and customer standards.
  • Ability to determine and interpret customer’s requirements and provide final deliverables including as built prints and all test results meeting specified requirements
  • Ability to review relay settings and determine the relay logic matches the design on the schematics as well as customer standards. This would include that the CT Ratios are correct as well as the trip outputs

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!
Feel free to text “Relay” to 321-418-6672 for faster response.
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