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System Protection Technician Specialist - Golden, Colorado

Golden, CO, 80401Full-time2026-07-12 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operation and protection of electric system power production and delivery through testing, maintenance, programming, and repair of protective relaying and power control equipment in substation environments.

Role type

System Protection Technician Specialist

Builds

Electric distribution and transmission system reliability and protection

Domain

Energy / Electrical Power Systems

Required skills

Protective relaying, System power control equipment, Telemetry equipment, Electronics technology, Electrical engineering, Troubleshooting, Commissioning, Calibration, Functional analysis, Computer usage, Operating system software

Preferred skills

Self-motivation, Teamwork, Positive attitude, Adaptability to weather conditions, Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces

Technologies

Protective relaying software, Power control/monitoring software, Test equipment software

Responsibilities

Operational testing, maintenance, programming, calibration, and commissioning of system protective relaying and power control equipment; Troubleshooting and repair of substation equipment; Investigating and analyzing system issues; Communicating with customers regarding task coordination and schedules; Responding to after-hours and emergency callouts; Traveling extensively for extended periods to assignment destinations.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC