Lead Relay / Protection & Control Technician

About the Role
Our client is a growing electrical services firm focused on utility protection and control, relay testing, and field execution. They’re launching a new utility customer in Kentucky and need a senior Lead Relay/P&C Technician who can work on their own in live substations. This is not a developmental role.

What You’ll Do

• Lead testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of protection systems in transmission and distribution substations
• Test electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor relays
• Verify control schemes and protection logic, and run end-to-end testing
• Serve as the primary technical contact with utility personnel
• Support outage planning and execution
• Document test results and deficiencies accurately
• Mentor assistants or junior techs when paired

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a Lead Relay/P&C Technician
• Strong utility transmission and distribution substation background
• Ability to perform at lead level with minimal supervision
• A safety-first mindset and a professional field presence
• Preferred: LG&E vetted or LG&E project experience; Midwest utility experience (LG&E, Duke, AEP, FirstEnergy); outage leadership

Compensation & Benefits

• $70–$85/hour plus overtime
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• Employee equity participation and 401(k) with 3% match
• Per diem paid 7 days a week: about $910/week (4-day schedule) or $1,155/week (5-day schedule)
• Take-home truck with fuel card, or a vehicle stipend
• Company-provided tools, PPE, and FR clothing