Relay Technician
Company: Beowulf Electricity and Data
Location: Barker, NY
Position Type: Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
Compensation: $33.00 - $57.00 hourly (Based on experience, certifications, and qualifications)
Are you an electrical protection expert ready to power the AI revolution?
At Beowulf E&D, we manage the critical infrastructure that keeps next-generation technology online. Located at our state-of-the-art facility on the shores of Lake Ontario in Barker, NY, our operations are rapidly scaling to support a 500MW AI and high-performance computing campus powered by two dedicated on-site substations that the Operations team is responsible for.
We are seeking a Relay Technician with strong protection and control experience, exceptional troubleshooting abilities, and a safety-first mindset. If you thrive in mission-critical environments where electrical reliability is essential to keeping advanced AI infrastructure online, this is your opportunity to build a long-term career in a high-growth sector.
What We Offer
We take care of the team powering the future. Your expertise is backed by a robust benefits portfolio:
- Competitive Pay: $33.00/hr. to $57.00/hr., based on experience, certifications, and technical expertise.
- Growth & Opportunity: Work on one of the largest AI and high-performance computing campuses in North America as our electrical infrastructure continues to expand.
- Performance Incentives: Eligibility for potential yearly bonuses tied directly to company performance achievements.
- Exceptional Health Coverage: 80% employer-paid healthcare premium options.
- Retirement Planning: Full 401(k) and Roth retirement savings choices.
- Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours of accrued PTO plus 11 paid company holidays.
- Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available from day one.
- Mission-Critical Environment: Support advanced substation infrastructure, high-voltage electrical systems, and cutting-edge AI computing operations.
Key Responsibilities
As a Relay Technician, you are a critical line of defense for our mission-critical electrical infrastructure:
- Protection System Testing & Maintenance: Perform testing, calibration, commissioning, and maintenance of protective relays, control circuits, and associated substation equipment.
- Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting: Analyze relay events, oscillography records, alarms, and fault data to rapidly identify root causes and restore system reliability.
- Substation Operations Support: Assist with maintenance, outage coordination, switching activities, and commissioning efforts associated with two on-site substations and campus electrical distribution systems.
- Protection & Control Verification: Conduct end-to-end testing of protection schemes, CTs, PTs, and control wiring to ensure proper system performance and coordination.
- Incident Response & Ownership: Respond to electrical system abnormalities, support emergency restoration efforts, and work closely with Operations and Engineering teams to implement corrective actions.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain detailed test reports, maintenance records, relay settings documentation, and compliance records to support safe and reliable operations.
What We Are Looking For
Core Requirements:
- Experience: 3-7 years of experience as a Relay Technician, Protection & Control Technician, Substation Technician, or similar electrical protection role.
- Electrical Protection Knowledge: Working knowledge of protective relay systems, substation protection schemes, and electrical power system fundamentals.
- Technical Aptitude: Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical construction drawings.
- Troubleshooting Mentality: Proven ability to diagnose complex electrical issues, analyze protection events, and implement effective corrective solutions.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create accurate technical reports and maintenance documentation.
- Safety Focus: Strong commitment to electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and industry best practices.
- Physical Capability: Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, climb stairs and ladders, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.
Preferred (Plus, but not Required):
- Experience with SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, Siemens, or similar protective relay platforms.
- Experience supporting substations operating at medium- and high-voltage levels (34.5kV to 115kV+).
- Familiarity with SCADA systems, RTUs, metering equipment, and communications networks.
- NETA Certification, Electrical Journeyman status, Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology, or related technical certifications.
- Experience supporting utility, power generation, renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, or mission-critical data center facilities.
Ready to Apply?
Join a team where your technical expertise directly supports one of the most advanced AI computing campuses in the country. If you're passionate about electrical protection, reliability, and mission-critical operations, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume and optional cover letter detailing your relay testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience today.
Beowulf E&D is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and fully complies with all ADA regulations.