Lead Relay Field Technician

Lead Relay Field Technician

Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Lead Relay Field Technician. The Lead Relay Field Technician calibrates, installs, maintains, and repairs protective relays and associated equipment to ensure the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of the electric grid. Responsibilities include working with 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.

• Interprets project‑level scope of work, plans commissioning, resource scheduling, and provides team leadership for completing test activities efficiently, on time and without service interruptions, while adhering to all established safety protocols.
• Interprets substation drawings (e.g., single‑line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings).
• Writes procedures and test plans to support maintenance and construction activities, including isolation plans and functional guidelines.
• Tests relays and related equipment by verifying voltage and current inputs, metering (local and SCADA), calibrating relays, performing trip tests, verifying alarms, and checking function switches.
• Leads routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment. Commits new substations, power equipment, relaying (electro‑mechanical, solid‑state, and microprocessor), pilot‑channel equipment, controls, and communications equipment.
• Provides project technical support to field service personnel and mentors junior field service staff.
• Serves as a subject‑matter expert in field protective relaying and as a technical lead for small project teams.

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing, and repairing substation relaying and control schemes.
• Experience desirable in substation design (including protection & control engineering), substation construction, substation commissioning, and SCADA or automation equipment installation and testing.
• Knowledge of 3‑phase power systems, power system protection & control schemes, test equipment, and test‑equipment software.
• Basic test skills for substation equipment, wiring interpretation, and elementary diagram reading; basic PC skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment and communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Willingness to learn and apply client switching procedures and safety measures as required.
• Ability to reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications.
• Comfort performing regular field work both indoors and outdoors.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, business acumen, and management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Effective communication in English, including reading and writing, due to safety‑related materials and client interactions.

Qualus benefits offered include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays for those who qualify. The expected compensation range for this position is based on education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience, and location.

Qualus is a leading pure‑play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation. We offer differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability, partnering with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, as well as renewable and energy storage developers. Our solutions span advisory, engineering, digital tools, program management, and specialized field services.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology