Protection and Control Relay Technician Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Protection & Control Relay Technician – Technical Lead

Location: Northeastern U.S. (Initial assignment based at posted job location; regional responsibility across the Northeast, with emphasis on New England area)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Protection & Control Relay Technician – Technical Lead to support and lead substation construction projects across the Northeastern United States. This role will begin at the location listed in the job posting , but the long-term area of responsibility spans the broader Northeast region, with a strong concentration in New England .

This is a key leadership position for a hands-on technical professional who thrives in the field, takes ownership of complex protection and control systems, and enjoys mentoring others while delivering high-quality results on both Greenfield and Brownfield substation projects .

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the technical lead for Protection & Control relay activities on substation construction projects
• Perform and oversee:
• • Relay installation, wiring verification, and commissioning
  • Functional testing, end-to-end testing, and troubleshooting of protective relays
  • Substation control, metering, and SCADA-related systems
• Interpret and apply protection and control drawings, schematics, and logic diagrams
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure safe, efficient execution
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to relay technicians and field crews
• Support outage planning and execution in live substation environments
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, client requirements, and company procedures

Where You’ll Work

• Initial assignment will be based at the location posted in the job ad
• Ongoing work will require regular travel throughout the Northeastern U.S. , with a primary focus on New England
• This is a field-focused role for someone comfortable working where the projects are

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in Protection & Control relay work within high-voltage substations
• Strong working knowledge of utility-grade protective relays (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, etc.)
• Experience on both Greenfield and Brownfield substation construction projects
• Ability to lead technically, solve problems independently, and make sound field decisions
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the Northeast

Requirements

• Must be willing to travel and work in multiple states across the Northeastern U.S.
• Must have own vehicle
• Clean driving record for the past 7 years
• Class A CDL is a plus , but not required
• Associate of Science in applied field (electronics, power systems , information).
• Associates of Arts with pre-electrical engineering electives.
• Competent in the understanding and application of Algebra and Trigonometry as it pertains to electrical theory and testing calculations.
• Proficiency with calculations of 3 phase, transformer, circuit analysis, etc. parameters.
• Proficiency in setting and testing overcurrent microprocessor-based relays.
• One (1) year of field experience in controls or control panel wiring.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with ANSI/NETA testing requirements and procedures.
• Two (2) years of field experience in protection and control systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay is commensurate with performance and experience
• We reward high performers handsomely
• Comprehensive travel support, including:
• • Per diem
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Approved travel expenses
  • Mobilization and demobilization costs

Why Join Us?

• Work on challenging, high-impact substation projects across a dynamic region
• Be trusted as a technical leader, not just another field resource
• Strong compensation upside for top performers
• A company that invests in its people and recognizes results

Note: If your desired pay exceeds our posted hourly rate/range, we still want to speak with you. When you apply, please note your desired hourly rate.

Powerserve Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1995 by Linda and Al Hernandez. Initially, the company consisted of a group of ex Florida Power & Light employees. This group of senior people included areas of expertise in substation engineering, protection & control, and substation construction and maintenance. Our company has been growing since then by hiring people of integrity and training them. We currently are performing substation and protection & control work throughout Georgia/Florida and in various other states. We have performed these projects in Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. We excel at difficult projects and system-wide improvements/modifications. If we can perform the required work safely, in a quality manner, and with acceptable productivity, we will seriously consider any project. The company is transitioning to a 100% employee owned company.

Company Description

Powerserve Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1995 by Linda and Al Hernandez. Initially, the company consisted of a group of ex Florida Power & Light employees. This group of senior people included areas of expertise in substation engineering, protection & control, and substation construction and maintenance. Our company has been growing since then by hiring people of integrity and training them. We currently are performing substation and protection & control work throughout Georgia/Florida and in various other states. We have performed these projects in Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. We excel at difficult projects and system-wide improvements/modifications. If we can perform the required work safely, in a quality manner, and with acceptable productivity, we will seriously consider any project. The company is transitioning to a 100% employee owned company.