Relay Tech Manager

Applied High Voltage, LLC

Relay Tech Manager overseeing field testing and commissioning of protection and control systems for utility substation projects. Ensuring technical quality and safety while managing field staff.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, supervise, and support relay technicians and testing personnel across multiple field projects.
Plan, assign, and coordinate field testing and commissioning schedules to meet project milestones and client expectations.
Review project drawings, protection schemes, SCADA requirements, and specifications to prepare teams for successful execution.
Oversee development and execution of relay and protection system test plans using Doble ProTest or equivalent software/equipment.
Manage functional testing of complex protection schemes, including coordination with project management, engineering, clients, and subcontractors.
Provide leadership for commissioning and troubleshooting of substation SCADA systems, including SEL RTAC and similar platforms.
Ensure overall quality and conformance to project specifications, company standards, and client requirements.
Troubleshoot and drive resolution of design issues, wiring discrepancies, protection logic concerns, and field testing problems.
Communicate field progress, risks, resource needs, and technical issues to Project Managers and company leadership.
Track, review, and organize testing documentation for turnover and closeout packages.
Support hiring, onboarding, training, mentoring, and performance development of relay technicians and field testing staff.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Support development of standard procedures, best practices, and testing processes to improve field execution consistency.
Represent AHV professionally with clients, owners, vendors, subcontractors, and field partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology/Engineering required; Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent industry experience.
7+ years of protection and controls testing and commissioning experience in utility substations, with prior team leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading field testing teams on high voltage substation projects.
Travel: approximately 75% average annually.
Clean driving record.
Ability to work in challenging ambient conditions including outdoors, hot and cold temperatures, and loud environments.
Must be able to lift and carry equipment and materials up to 60 lbs.
Must be able to work in elevated positions.
OSHA 10-hour minimum.
NFPA 70E.
FA/CPR training.
NICET or NETA Level 2 or higher preferred; higher-level certification strongly preferred for management-level candidates.
Experience managing testing resources across multiple concurrent projects.
Experience supporting project planning, manpower allocation, and field execution strategy.
Experience reviewing closeout packages and maintaining documentation quality standards.
Ability to develop junior technicians into lead-level field resources.
Familiarity with EPC project execution and coordination with project management and engineering teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

protection and controls testingcommissioningfield testingsubstation SCADA systemsrelay and protection system test planstroubleshootingproject planningmanpower allocationdocumentation quality standardshigh voltage substation projects

Soft Skills

leadershipteamworkcommunicationmentoringaccountabilityprofessionalismcontinuous improvementresource managementproblem-solvingsafety culture

Certifications

Associate’s degree in Electrical Technology/EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical Technology/EngineeringOSHA 10-hourNFPA 70EFA/CPR trainingNICET Level 2NETA Level 2higher-level certification for managementlead-level technician developmentequivalent industry experience