Substation Relay Technician - Remote

We’d love to have you join our team as a Substation Commissioning Technician as a remote employee.

Company Overview:

Ampirical has been committed to improving and strengthening the power grid since the company’s inception. Just as an ampere is the base unit for electric current, Ampirical takes pride in being on the leading edge of innovation and technology, allowing our industry to flow forward in a positive direction.

We show gratitude for our customers and uplift our team members who make it all happen. We embrace challenging - yet rewarding - work, and we invest in our people every step along the way.

Working at Ampirical is a career, not just a job. Please enjoy this video about our culture.

Job Summary:

The Substation Relay Technician is responsible for performing testing, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of protective relays and associated equipment in high-voltage substations (up to 500kV). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of protection schemes, relay logic, and NERC/IEEE/NETA standards and will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and safety of electrical power systems.

What we Offer:

The salary range for this position is starting at $32 per hour - Commensurate, depending on relevant experience, education, and qualifications. We also offer semi-annual profit-sharing bonuses based on company profits to share in the mutual success!

We offer a highly competitive compensation & benefits package for all full-time employees. You can review all of the details of our benefits package here

. Below are some highlights.

- Medical, Dental, and Vision effective your 1st day of employment

- 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting)

- 120 hours (about 15 days) of paid time off (PTO)

- 10 paid holiday days

- Flexible work schedule (every other Friday off)

- Opportunity for advancement and career growth

- Employer-sponsored Life Insurance, short-term and long-term Disability Insurance

- Gym Membership Stipend

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Wellness Program

- Pet Insurance

- Fertility Benefits

Who You Are:

Qualifications:

Required:

- 3+ years of experience in relay testing or substation commissioning.

- Proficient with relay types including SEL, GE Multilin, Basler, ABB, and/or Siemens.

- Ability to read and interpret substation protection and control drawings.

- Experience using test equipment such as Omicron CMC, Doble F6150, Megger, or similar.

- Knowledge of utility protection schemes, NERC PRC standards, and IEEE/NESC codes.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass drug and background screenings.

- Willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed.

Preferred:

- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.

- NICET Level II or III Certification or equivalent field testing credentials.

- Experience with SCADA/RTAC integration and automation testing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Perform testing and calibration of protective relays (electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based) using test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, or equivalent.

- Conduct functional testing of protection and control schemes including differential, distance, overcurrent, breaker failure, reclosing, and transfer trip.

- Perform end-to-end testing using GPS-synchronized equipment.

- Interpret and verify wiring diagrams, control schematics, and protection logic.

- Maintain accurate and detailed test reports, relay settings documentation, and as-built drawings.

- Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of relay misoperations and equipment failures.

- Support commissioning of new substations and retrofits, including SCADA and RTU interface verification.

- Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and NERC standards during field activities.

- Communicate and coordinate with customers, utilities, engineers, and other field staff.

- Travel to substations throughout assigned regions for testing and commissioning activities (typically 50–75%).

Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.