Electric Relay Technician

Electric Relay Technician

City of College Station

• Install, commission, test, calibrate, maintain, and program protective relaying equipment used in substation transmission and distribution systems.
• Implement and update protection settings as developed by relay engineers; document all system modifications and changes.
• Troubleshoot and analyze system failures.
• Assist substation technicians in maintenance and improvements.
• Work with SCADA, Operations, Transmission and Distribution, Compliance, and Substation/Metering divisions, along with outside consultants, contractors, and other electric utilities to ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, and ERCOT.
• Review schematics and blueprints to verify relay functionality and integration with protection and control components.
• Aid in development of written standards for commissioning, acceptance testing, and maintenance procedures for protective relaying using manufacturer’s technical manuals and NERC requirements.
• Perform federally mandated (NERC) testing on protection systems according to NERC PRC‑005 standards; verify protective relay logic through function testing.
• Assist Supervisor in delegated duties and recommend improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Two‑year technical degree in a related field or High School Diploma/G.E.D. and two years of experience as an electric utility technician or related position.
• Valid Texas Driver License.
• Residence within a 40‑minute response time of the Utility Service Center within 6 months of accepting position.
• Availability for on‑call, emergency response, weekends, and evenings.
• Ability to use and have knowledge of tools, equipment, and operational details required to perform duties.
• Ability to progress through skill plan program within specified period.
• Physical ability to perform essential duties in a variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures; working at heights up to 30 feet, frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing/pulling, using hoist and dollies to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Four‑year degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology (preferred).
• Experience with Doble Relay Testing Software (RTS) and SEL AcSELerator (SEL 5030) (preferred).

Drug screening and pre‑employment drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

Position open until filled or closing date. Submit applications online x.gov/careers or email recruiting.