Protection and Controls Relay Technician

Your Job

DEPCOM Power, a Koch company, is seeking a Protection and Controls Relay Technician to join the team.

This role will take a lead role in the installation, commissioning and testing of protective relay systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the areas of transmission line and substation protective relay control systems and SCADA/Automation checkout, installation, testing and troubleshooting, with a strong understanding of electrical systems, safety regulations, and contractor coordination.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a dynamic and growing company, this could be the perfect role for you!

This is a remote role with travel that can vary up to 75% based on project need within the US.

This role does not provide VISA sponsorship.

Our Team

DEPCOM's Project Delivery Organization executes full turnkey PV and BESS plants with collection substations and generation transmission lines utilizing preferred partnerships with key vendors and subcontractors while coordinating with interconnection utilities across the nation.

As a Koch Company, we implement Principle Based Management to continue driving innovation, hold our team to the highest standard and streamline our overall processes to ensure project success for each of our clients.

What You Will Do


* Spearhead the installation, commissioning, testing, of protective relay systems (electro-mechanical and microprocessor based), telecommunications systems, SCADA (RTU's), distribution automation systems and associated communication equipment.


* Support testing for transmission lines, bus, transformer, feeder, reactor, circuit breakers and other types of protection and control systems.


* Assist in developing written standards for commissioning, testing and maintenance procedures for protective relaying.


* Manage projects onsite and effectively interface with customers and subcontractors.


* Review, document, and develop test reports for client reporting and to meet regulatory compliance.


* Analyze single line diagrams along with wiring and schematic diagrams to understand and complete the scope of work in a safe and efficient manner.


* Coordinate with utilities for end-to-end testing.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience as a substation protective relay control technician and/or protection and control experience within substations


* Experience with transmission line and substation protective relay control systems, SCADA/Automation checkout, installation, testing and troubleshooting


* Associate's degree in electrical engineering technology, technical school certificate and/or relevant industry experience


* Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future


* Valid Driver's license

What Will Put You Ahead


* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering


* Experience in ...