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Judge Group, Inc.

Sr. Relay Technician

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50 - $100/hr

Senior Relay Technician Location: Chicago, IL or Atlanta, GA (Travel Required) Job Type: Contract ... Analyze relay protection schemes for transmission, distribution, industrial, and substation ...

Actalent

Relay Technician

Ashburn, VA · On-site

Perform protective relay testing and commissioning for transmission, distribution, and generation ... Senior Relay Technicians may independently lead testing and commissioning activities, oversee ...

Cleco

Relay Technician

New Iberia, LA · On-site

The Relay Technician II is an experienced technician with knowledge and experience in the maintenance, testing and repair of protection systems in Transmission, Distribution and electrical power ...

EPS

Sr. Relay Technician

Amarillo, TX · On-site

Overview Job Title: Sr. Relay Technician About The Company: Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA ... Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits. * Knowledge of relay ...

EPS

Sr. Relay Technician

Raleigh, NC

Job Title: Sr. Relay Technician About The Company: Ele ct ric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA ... Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits. * Knowledge of relay ...

EPS

Sr. Relay Technician

Green Bay, WI · On-site

Overview Job Title: Sr. Relay Technician About The Company: Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA ... Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits. * Knowledge of relay ...

EPS

Sr. Relay Technician

West Jordan, UT · On-site

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EPS

Sr. Relay Technician

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Overview Job Title: Sr. Relay Technician About The Company: Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA ... Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits. * Knowledge of relay ...

EPS

Sr. Relay Technician

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Job Title: Sr. Relay Technician About The Company: Ele ct ric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA ... Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits. * Knowledge of relay ...

EPS

Sr. Relay Technician

Manchester, NH · On-site

Overview Job Title: Sr. Relay Technician About The Company: Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA ... Capable of trouble shooting distribution and transmission controls circuits. * Knowledge of relay ...

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Sr. Relay Technician

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Sr. Relay Technician

Chicago, IL • On-site

Judge Group, Inc.
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 5 - 10K employees
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$50 - $100/hr

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Medical, Dental

Posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection and control systems

  • Analyze relay protection schemes and relay operations for various power system applications

  • Lead field crews, develop commissioning procedures, and complete project documentation

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL Salary: Negotiable Description:
Senior Relay Technician
Location: Chicago, IL or Atlanta, GA (Travel Required)
Job Type: Contract
Industry: Electrical Power Systems | Substations | AI Data Center Infrastructure
Rate is $50-100+ depending on experience level, Benefits: Medical, Dental and other benefits available to qualified individuals.
About the Opportunity
A rapidly growing organization supporting some of the nation's largest AI and data center infrastructure projects is seeking a Senior Relay Technician to join its Power Systems team.
This role is ideal for experienced professionals with expertise in protection & control systems, relay testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and substation operations. The Senior Relay Technician serves as a technical leader responsible for executing complex projects, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of critical power infrastructure.
As demand for AI and hyperscale data centers continues to grow, this team is investing aggressively in top talent and offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, mission-critical electrical infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
  • Perform testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of protection and control systems
  • Analyze relay protection schemes for transmission, distribution, industrial, and substation applications
  • Execute end-to-end relay testing and functional testing using automated test equipment
  • Read and interpret protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, and logic drawings
  • Troubleshoot relay operations, control systems, and communication systems
  • Conduct root cause analysis of relay trips, failures, and system disturbances
  • Analyze event reports and oscillography data
  • Develop commissioning procedures, energization plans, and outage sequences
  • Lead field crews and provide technical mentorship to junior technicians and engineers
  • Interface directly with customers, utilities, project teams, and stakeholders
  • Complete test reports, commissioning documentation, relay setting verification, and project deliverables
  • Ensure adherence to company safety standards and industry best practices
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in relay testing, commissioning, or protection & control systems
  • Experience working in substation, utility, transmission, distribution, or industrial power environments
  • Strong understanding of protective relay applications and power system fundamentals
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and protection logic diagrams
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical protection and control systems
  • Experience leading projects or directing field activities
  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, Siemens, or similar relay platforms
  • Experience with Omicron, Doble, Megger, or other relay testing equipment
  • NETA Certification (Preferred)
  • AI Data Center, Mission Critical, or Hyperscale Infrastructure experience
  • Transmission and Distribution utility experience
  • Prior leadership or crew management experience

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