Relay Technician (MN)

Excel Engineering, Inc. is seeking a team-oriented, highly motivated individual for a Full-Time Relay Technician position. This is for our power utility client in the Twin Cities, MN area. The coverage area would be west of the Twin Cities metro to eastern North and South Dakota.

Since 1990, Excel Engineering, Inc. has differentiated its services from that of its competition. We provide engineering solutions to achieve our client’s business objectives. We offer full-service Electrical & Controls System Engineering Consulting services. We operate in the US and abroad.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversees substation testing inspection projects
• Reviews wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering documents in advance of projects
• Serves as on-site subject matter expert.
• Manages quality and safety oversight of system protection testing contractors to ensure adherence to client’s processes, procedures, and standards.
• Identifies issues and abnormal operating conditions on substation sites

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a relay technician
• Strong Understanding of protection relays and high voltage protection.
• Working knowledge of high voltage potential transformers, current transformers, high voltage breakers, and SCADA systems.
• Experience performing routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Education

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or similar

Excel Engineering Offers

• Continuing education and on the job training
• Retirement plan – 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Wellness program
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule and work environment - Hybrid Work Schedule
• Bonus pay for Overtime

Excel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. In our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applicants from populations that are underrepresented in the engineering field to apply. For applicants who need accommodation to apply, please contact human resources at [email protected].