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Lead Relay Tech Protection and Control

Strata Careers Durham, North Carolina

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Location

Durham, North Carolina

Pay

est. $102,492

Source freshness

Updated November 11, 2026

Role overview

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The Lead Relay Technician (Protection and Control) leads the testing and commissioning of protection, control, and SCADA systems for new substations, from 34.5 kV collector substations through 345 kV transmission interconnections. This role serves as the on-site technical lead, directing contract test crews and junior technicians, coordinating with SCADA vendors and utility personnel, and ensuring systems are tested, documented, and ready for safe energization. This is a field-based position re…

Listed 2026-11-06. Full details, requirements, and the application are on the employer's listing.

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