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Substation Technician and Engineer Jobs

Substation technician, relay technician, and substation engineer jobs: testing, commissioning, protection and control, and design for transmission and distribution substations.

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Employers hiring
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Roles listing pay
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What counts as a substation job here

Roles with substation, relay, or protection and control in the title.

Not included: Roles that only mention relay in a non-electrical sense.

Substation Technician and Engineer salary

Across 12 current listings with employer-stated pay in US dollars, the middle half pays $101k-$133k a year (hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hours). See how we count and salary insights.

How to become a substation technician

  • A two-year degree in electrical or electronics technology is a common entry route, as is progression from electrician or lineworker roles.
  • Relay and test technicians often pursue NETA certification levels, and NFPA 70E electrical safety training is standard.
  • Substation engineers usually hold an electrical engineering degree; senior design roles may ask for a Professional Engineer license.

Requirements vary by employer; each listing states its own.

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