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Duke Energy

System Protection and Control Technician

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An Electrical Substation or Relay Repairer works at an electrical substation and operates equipment that controls the flow of electricity. Maintains and repairs relays or switches in a system that allows electricity from a power station to travel through the substation out to the distribution system and to customers.

$81,150 / year median in Florida

-1% projected decline

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System Protection and Control Technician Duke Energy relocation assistance United States, Florida, Wildwood 9583 County Road 223 (Show on map) Jul 20, 2026 Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Position Summary System Protection & Control Technician must be able to calibrate, install, maintain, and repair protective relays and associated equipment to ensure the efficient, safe, reliable operation of the Duke Energy Electric Grid. The System Protection & Control Technician must be able to work in various working environments from generation plants, transmission switch yards and control houses, and distribution substations. This position must maintain a high level of awareness for hazard recognition and maintain safe work practices. Will be required to maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot complex control systems, protective relay systems (microprocessor and electro-mechanical); substation and electric utility protection systems; station automation and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. This position is responsible for correctly reading and properly interpreting substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings). Perform switching and tagging to obtain proper clearance on equipment for repair, maintenance, or construction work per procedure. Position has call-out responsibilities and must be available to work all hours as needed, day or night, weekends, or holidays, and in all weather conditions. Requires ability to travel and stay overnight to various locations. Must be available for periodic call outs to respond to power system emergencies. Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Ability to pass a test that demonstrates a basic understanding of AC/DC theory, Ohm's law, single phase, three phase, watts, vars, VA, phase angles, power factor and other power system parameters, computers, and associated software Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic schematics and functional diagrams Ability to use state-of-the-art test equipment such as multimeters, relay test instruments, oscilloscopes and digital analyzers Ability to demonstrate a basic knowledge of computers and associated software. Ability to demonstrate a strong aptitude for technical work by passing the applicable EEI Technician test Switching & Tagging Certification (within 180 days) Successful completion of the Assistant SPAC training program Required Basic Qualifications Must possess a minimum two (2) year degree or equivalent (2-year diploma or certificate program from a vocational school or community college) in Electronics, Electrical Technology or similar electrical field of study, or an honorable discharge from the military where the candidate held a job in electronics or another related field, or A journeyman relay technician classification at Duke Energy or different utility. Physical Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. Ability to push/pull weights up to 75 lbs. Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, etc. Ability to sit for 2-3 hours; maybe driving a truck or sitting Ability to move frequently to unload equipment and to install/maintain/repair equipment Ability to frequently climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights Ability to frequently and repetitively bend/stoop/squat Ability to work in enclosed, tight spaces Travel Requirements Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No Represented/Union PositionMain IBEW Florida Union Visa Sponsored PositionNo. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
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