System Protection Technician T1

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TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract position – System Protection Technician T1 / Fairfax VA – (JOB-22068). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

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Job Description:
System Protection T1

Contract: 6 months
Onsite
Local Candidates Only
Lincoln Park & Woodbridge

No C2C Candidates!!!!

Summary

This role is designed to build your foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for performing System Protection tasks. As you progress, you will expand upon these skills by taking on more complex responsibilities, allowing you to perform tasks with greater independence and proficiency.

You will work alongside senior team members to gain hands-on experience during construction projects and maintenance activities, and you ll be expected to interpret engineering design packages and execute tasks effectively.

Responsibilities:

Work alongside senior team members to gain practical experience. Prepare and participate in Pre-Job Briefs to identify hazards and critical tasks.
Assist with the installation and commissioning of protection and control equipment.
Verify the functionality and communication of protection assets during installation.
Contribute to the verification of station alarms. Participate in the acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices.
Assist in the inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of protective relays and associated protection components.
Maintain and test protection systems within defined maintenance intervals, addressing regulatory requirements and system reliability. Participate in electromechanical/microprocessor relay repair and troubleshooting activities.
Complete all compliance paperwork and supporting documentation. Apply Cyber Security controls per standards.
May support on-site ET organization during Nuclear Outages.
Properly apply electrical clearance boundary (tagout) and Human Performance work zone strategies.
Coordinate with various project stakeholders during construction activities to ensure successful project completion.
Confirm primary equipment operates in accordance with manufacturer s design specifications.
Conduct acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices independently.
Verify engineering protective relay setpoints and logic equations.
Aid in the installation of network-based protection schemes or other protection schemes utilizing new technologies.
Perform maintenance activities to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance.
Perform electromechanical/microprocessor relay repair and troubleshooting activities with minimal guidance.

Required

System Protection Technician T1: 0-1 years of relevant experience with required education set forth in the Education Requirements section of this posting.
Basic understanding of substation equipment and protection system components found within the substation.
Knowledge of: Testing electro-mechanical based relays Microprocessor-based relay technology, including logic diagrams, variable equations IEEE device numbers

Organizational skills

Good verbal and written communication
Computer knowledge
Use of hand-held multimeters;
Navigate control drawings, schematics, and equipment nameplates; Recognize electrical hazards
Self-motivated.

Education Requirements:

Minimum education required is either an Associate s degree, Advanced Post Secondary diploma, or the required military experience outlined below.
Associate s degree or Advanced Post Secondary diploma by Spring 2026, in one of the following preferred disciplines: Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Electromechanical Technology Electronics Technology Instrumentation Technology Mechatronic Technology Other comparable disciplines may be substituted for the disciplines listed above

TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.

No second parties will be accepted.