Relay / System Protection Technician

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills:

T1:

• Basic understanding of substation equipment and protection system components found within the substation.

• Knowledge of testing electro-mechanical based relays; Microprocessor-based relay technology, including logic diagrams, variable equations; IEEE device numbers;

• Abilities to use hand-held multimeters, navigate control drawings, schematics, and equipment nameplates, and recognize electrical hazards.

T2:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience within utilities & understanding of substation equipment and protection system components found within the substation.

• Knowledge of company relevant commissioning practices, maintenance work practices, acceptance testing criteria, and associated communications systems.

Educational Skills:

Associate’s degree or Advanced Post Secondary diploma by Fall 2025, in one of the following preferred disciplines: Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Mechatronic Technology

(or alternatively)

5 years of military experience that includes at least 1 year of military technical training/education components in electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, basic electrical principals and calculations, Ohms Law, Fault isolations, and multimeter applications.

Job Description

Overview:

Insight Global's client is hiring T1 & T2 relay / system protection technicians to join their growing team to support their Herndon & Woodbridge, VA teams & locations.

Day to Day:

• Assist with the installation and commissioning of protection and control equipment.

• Verify the functionality and communication of protection assets during installation.

• Contribute to the verification of station alarms.

• Participate in the acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices.

• Assist in the inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of protective relays and associated protection components.

• Maintain and test protection systems within defined maintenance intervals, addressing regulatory requirements and system reliability.

• Participate in electromechanical/microprocessor relay repair and troubleshooting activities.

• Complete all compliance paperwork and supporting documentation.

• May support on-site ET organization during Nuclear Outages.

• Properly apply electrical clearance boundary (tagout) and Human Performance work zone strategies.

• Coordinate with various project stakeholders during construction activities to ensure successful project completion.

• Confirm primary equipment operates in accordance with manufacturer’s design specifications.

• Conduct acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices independently.

• Verify engineering protective relay setpoints and logic equations.

• Aid in the installation of network-based protection schemes or other protection schemes utilizing new technologies.

• Perform maintenance activities to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance.

Compensation:

$28/hr. to $40/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.