Relay Technician (Protection & Control)

Elba, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 06-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Applied High Voltage (AHV) is an electrical engineering and construction company with expertise in high voltage grid interconnection and transmission. AHV delivers top-notch talent personalized service and quality Electrical Engineering and EPC projects. We are seeking a Protection & Controls Technician to work with our testing team on our construction sites within the continental US.

Position Summary:

Must be able to safely work in energized utility class substations.
Must be able to lead a team and exhibit/maintain a positive attitude.
Individual will be responsible for testing utility transmission grade relays and performing all associated functional testing of protective schemes on projects within the continental US.
Individual will be capable of commissioning and troubleshooting substation SCADA systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

Plan prepare and execute test plans with Doble ProTest or equivalent software/equipment.
Plan and perform functional testing of complex protection schemes.
Responsible for overall quality and conformance to specifications of the project.
Troubleshoot and resolve design and wiring issues.
Communicate progress and issues to Project Manager and others company management.
Track and organize project testing documentation for inclusion in closeout packages

The successful candidate will have the following Skills/Experience/Abilities:

Ability to professionally represent the Company with clients owners vendors and subcontractors
Push issues to resolution
Self motivated
Strong verbal presentation and written communication skills
Excellent ability to understand technical drawings & ability to understand specifications
Capability and inclination to research and self-teach unfamiliar subject matter
Experience (3-5 years) testing SEL GE ABB Basler microprocessor based relays
Understanding of protective relays and schemes including overcurrent differential line voltage and frequency protection applications
Perform SCADA testing with SEL RTAC and or similar vendors equipment
Strong computer skills in MS Office Doble Protection Suite RTS SEL Acselerator Adobe and others as needed
Perform in-service checks in energized substations

Requirements:

Minimum Associates degree in Electrical Technology/Engineering Bachelors preferred or equivalent experience in industry (10 years) preferred.
Travel: 75% average (annual)
Clean driving record
Work in challenging ambient conditions including outdoors hot and cold temperatures and loud noises
Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials up to 60 lbs.
Must be able to work in elevated positions.
OSHA 10 hour (minimum)
NFPA 70E
FA/CPR training
NICET or NETA level 2 or higher qualified

We are looking for candidates that are willing to work to achieve the Company goals and develop into essential parts of our team.

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for positions posted on our careers page. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative contact the Signal Energy Constructors Talent Acquisition for consideration. Signal Energy Constructors or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this addition Signal Energy Constructors or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Signal Energy Constructors has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms.

Applied High Voltage is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation benefits and 401K.

Required Experience: