Lead Relay Field Technician

Qualus; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long‑Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Lead Relay Field Technician in our Field Engineering department. The role involves calibrating, installing, maintaining, and repairing protective relays and related equipment to ensure reliable electrical grid operation.

You will handle substation protection systems, SCADA interfaces, and related control equipment in field settings. Responsibilities include planning commissioning activities, interpreting drawings, writing or following test plans, performing relay calibration

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years field experience in commissioning, testing and repair of substation relays.
• Experience with protection & control schemes and SCADA/Fault data is preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings and wiring schematics.
• Proficient with standard test equipment and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan commissioning activities and lead field test teams to avoid service interruptions.
• Interpret substation drawings and develop testing procedures.
• Test relays, meters and SCADA signals; perform calibration and trip testing.
• Lead troubleshooting and repair of relaying and control equipment.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to junior staff.
• Serve as technical lead for small projects.

Skills

Field experience

Relay calibration

Substation experience

SCADA testing

Project leadership

Mentorship

English communication

Driver's license

Tools

Test equipment

Wiring diagrams

Panel drawings

Job description

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, reliable operation of the electric grid. They 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.

Responsibilities

• Interprets project-level scope of work and effectively plans commissioning and resource scheduling and provides team leadership for completing test activities efficiently, on time and without service interruptions, adhering to all established safety protocol.
• Interprets substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings).
• Writing procedures and/or test plans in support of maintenance and construction activities including development of isolation plans and functional guidelines.
• Testing, including (without limitation): reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
• Leading and performing routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment. Commission new substations, power equipment, relaying (electro‑mechanical, solid state and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer, transfer trip, fiber optic, CVT’s, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment.
• Providing Project Technical Support to Field Service personnel.
• Providing technical mentorship to junior level field service personnel.
• Is considered a subject matter expert in the area of protective relaying in the field.
• Serve as a technical lead for small project teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes
• Experience is desirable in any of the following related areas: substation design (including protection & control engineering); substation construction; substation commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration‑Automation equipment installation and testing.
• 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
• Test equipment and toll/wiring usage; interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above; basic PC skills.
• Quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment; communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation.
• Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures as required.
• Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications.
• Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.