--- title: Relay & Control Tech Trainee at Delmarva Power description: Delmarva Power is hiring for the Relay & Control Tech Trainee role in Baltimore, MD. Pays $28.96 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/relay-and-control-tech-trainee-at-delmarva-power-01a1dd94-f4d6-739a-8bbf-857d3ed23795 date: 2026-11-15T05:15:12Z og_description: Join Delmarva Power as Relay & Control Tech Trainee in Baltimore, MD. Pays $28.96 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/haw21f.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Delmarva Power | | **Location** | Baltimore, MD | | **Salary** | $28.96/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 15, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Delmarva Power. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Delmarva Power. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $76,000 – $97,000 a year (median $87,000). ## Description **Who We Are** We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). We're committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career. Are you in? **Primary Purpose** **PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION** Assists in the maintenance, repair and installation of protective relay schemes, metering, remote control and data systems and capacitor control and protection in substations. Assists with regard to work activities as listed in primary duties section under the direction of Lead Relay Tech/Sr. Relay Tech/Relay Tech. Disclaimer: May perform other duties as assigned. May be required to respond to emergency events. **Primary Duties** **PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES** - Acquires knowledge of new protective relaying schemes, metering, remote control and data systems and capacitor control and protection equipment. - Interprets engineering documentation and technical specifications with regard to installation and maintenance of protective relaying schemes, metering, remote control and data systems and capacitor control and protection equipment. Assists in making field revisions to associated drawings and documentation. - With direction, performs operational tests of protective relaying schemes, metering, remote control and data systems and capacitor control and protection equipment, performing the necessary tests, adjustments and repairs. - Assists in scheduled inspections, tests and calibration of protective relaying devices, metering, remote control and data systems and capacitor control and protection equipment as well as in the verification of control and protective circuit diagrams. - Responds to system/equipment problems to determine operability or need for repairs. Assists in the investigation of trouble on protective relaying, metering remote control and data systems and capacitor control and protection equipment. - Works on the application of a wide range of general purpose and specialized electrical and/or electronic testing equipment and instrumentation. - Performs 13/33 KV feeder switching, grounding and tagging out equipment as required. [see note below] NOTE: The parties agree to delay this job duty until such a time a committee as defined in the side letter Joint committee for self-switching can meet and discuss the details of the self-switching program. - Submits work requests electronically when issues are found in substations. Closes out work orders electronically. Completes and submits electronic timesheet. - Is responsible for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) compliance and verification in all substations. Completes CIP mitigation and action items that need to be executed after evidence has been processed by CIP engineering. - Test new patches and/or scripts for evidence collecting or security of relaying systems in substations. - Performs NMAP scans of communication network for TCP and UDP logical ports for CIP evidence collection. - Maintains relay settings in settings database for compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation. **Job Scope** **JOB SCOPE** **Minimum Qualifications** **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** - Education/Experience: Must possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent For external applicants, two years of related experience or post secondary education in relay and control, electronics, electrical construction or system controls, or similar technical area. - Knowledge: Working knowledge of High School mathematics up to and including trigonometry. Skills/Abilities: Satisfactory completion of the Technical Occupations Test. Demonstrated ability to operate computers and associated software. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to read and understand construction plans and information Good faith attempt to obtain and maintain security clearances required to enter secure government facilities. Ability to carry equipment weighing 60 lbs. Ability to be certified in CPR and First Aid. Valid driver's license and ability to meet Company driving standards. Demonstrated ability to write, speak, read, comprehend and communicate clearly and accurately in the English language. Must be willing and able to work overtime on a regular basis and must be available for callout overtime, if and when required, consistent with the Labor Agreement. **Preferred Qualifications** **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** **Benefits** - Hourly rates will be paid in accordance with terms of the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience or collective bargaining agreement: $28.96/Hr. - Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 4% - 401(k) match and annual company contribution - Medical, dental and vision insurance - Life and disability insurance - Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave - Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support - Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement - Referral bonus program - And much more Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. 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