Senior Relay Technician

Description

About the Role

At Asplundh Electrical Testing, safety is the foundation of everything we do. The Senior Relay Technician ensures safe and reliable operation of high voltage substations through advanced relay testing, commissioning, and maintenance. This role leads crews, supports major field operations, and upholds Asplundh’s reputation for safety, integrity, and service.

We are growing and immediately hiring Senior Relay Technicians who bring advanced expertise in relay testing, system protection, and substation commissioning. If you enjoy taking on complex technical challenges, leading work execution, and contributing to a strong culture of safety and quality, we encourage you to apply.

As a NETA‑accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization, Asplundh Electrical Testing is proud to set the benchmark for technical excellence and unwavering safety across the utility, renewable energy, data center, and industrial sectors.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

What You’ll Do

• Lead safety tailboards and enforce Asplundh’s “Safety First, Always” culture.
• Execute protective relay testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Validate protection schemes and verify control circuits for breakers, transformers, feeders, and capacitor banks.
• Perform system event analysis and support outage planning and energization sequences.
• Guide and oversee on site electrical crews; coordinate activities with project managers and customer teams.
• Maintain accurate records, test results, and field documentation.
• Support project estimating, job walks, and customer communication.
• Train and mentor developing technicians.

Work will be performed at customer sites throughout the assigned region. Ability to travel regularly within the region is required, and the capability to travel outside the region for extended assignments is ideal.  Company vehicle provided for work‑related travel within the assigned region.

What You Bring

Education & Credentials

What We Offer

At Asplundh Electrical Testing, we invest in the well‑being of our people. Eligible employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, financial security, and work‑life balance, including :

Please note : For roles that fall within union‑represented territories, certain benefits and employment terms may differ from what’s listed here. In those cases, the applicable local union agreement will guide the specific benefits and provisions. We’re committed to transparency and will walk you through what applies to your location during the hiring process.

Who We Are

Asplundh Electrical Testing (AET) has been a leading provider of independent electrical testing services since 1981. Headquartered in Foxboro, MA, with regional offices across the country, AET specializes in substation commissioning, acceptance testing, and maintenance for clients in electrical transmission, distribution, and generation. As a NETA-certified company and a member of Asplundh Engineering Services—a subsidiary of Asplundh Infrastructure Group—AET is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality services at competitive prices.

An Asplundh Company

As part of the Asplundh family, AET benefits from extensive resources and a century of experience. Together, we provide utilities with comprehensive end-to-end services, from design to construction, testing, and maintenance, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.

Our Commitment

At AET, we believe in tackling challenges together with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security / U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note :

Notice to Agencies : We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment / staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.