Relay Field Engineer III

Qualus

Richmond (VA)

Remote

USD 100,289,000 - 171,924,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on/Relocation bonus up to $10k

Referral bonuses up to $10k

Per Diem up to $225

Overtime up to 50+ hours/week

Company truck for company and personal

Career development opportunities

Travel with paid housing

Travel home on weekends

Location: US travel to client site

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Relay Field Engineer III to execute commissioning and testing of protection and control schemes for electric utility substations and plants, including SCADA interfaces and IEC-61850 media. You will perform end-to-end testing, IED testing, and lead testing activities on diverse field sites across the US.

The role requires strong technical skills, field readiness, and the ability to work in various environments, with relocation/travel as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or ABET-equivalent; power systems preferred
Minimum three (3) years experience in relay testing and commissioning in substations
Experience in handling simple volt-ohm-meter and hand tools
Experience in reading One Line, AC & DC Elementary and Wiring diagrams
Proficient computer, computer network, and Android/iPhone app skills: Microsoft Office, mapping drive letters for server connections, cloud access
Ability to perform regular field work in various environments, conditions and weather
Valid driver's license and good driving record
Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading/writing) for safety materials and client interactions

Responsibilities

Red-lines design documents throughout the drawing set (Single Line, AC/DC Elementary, Wiring, Panel Arrangement, BOM)
Performs End-To-End testing
Performs IED testing with automated test sets for protection & control schemes
Identifies risks associated with testing and commissioning
Develops test plans and risk assessments
Analyzes scope and drawings to create functional guidelines and risk assessments
Leads people and tasks within a project or provides technical leadership
Performs weekly site safety inspections
Supports HP application with Project Lead approval
Supports Company and Customer policies and procedures

Skills

Field work

English communication

Driving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud access

Mobile device apps

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Relay Field Engineer III. The Relay Field Engineer III is responsible for execution of commissioning and testing of protection & control schemes and systems for customers’ electric utility substation and plant location, including but not limited to the range of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED). Such schemes and systems are commonly applied to protect, monitor, and control utility distribution, transmission, and power plant assets. The systems and schemes include SCADA systems and the communications media between IEDs, whether considered a “relay”, meter, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Digital Fault Recorder/Transient Recorder (DFR), or interfacing with an IEC-61850 or other multifunction media converter or intelligent logic device.

Incentives

Sign-on/Relocation Bonus up to $10k.
External and Internal Referral Bonuses up to $10k.
Per Diem up to $225 depending on client.
Overtime: Up to 50+ working hours per week depending on client.
Company Truck for company and personal use.
Career development opportunities, including strong mentors and company investment.
Travel Schedule & Paid Travel Home: 3 weeks travel to client site with paid housing and long weekend (~3 days) home.
Location: Candidate may live anywhere in the US and travel to the client location if relocation is not preferred.

Responsibilities

Red-lines design documents throughout the drawing set (Single Line, AC/DC Elementary, Wiring, Panel Arrangement, and Bill of Material/Material List)
Performs End-To-End testing
Performs IED testing, both manually and with operating automated test sets (such as the Doble 6150, Omicron, Manta) for protection & control schemes.
Identifies common risks associated with testing and commissioning those schemes and systems.
Develops test plans, risk assessments, and practical application of basic protection & control systems and schemes
Analyzes scope and drawing interpretations to create comprehensive functional guidelines and risk assessments
Leads people and tasks within a larger project, or provide technical and people leadership on projects with well-defined scopes of work
Performs weekly site safety inspections
Leads the application of HP with the approval of the Project Lead
Supports Company and Customer policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET university or Associates/ AET degree, degree with an emphasis on power systems preferred
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in relay testing and commissioning in substations
Experience in handling simple volt-ohm-meter and working with hand tools
Experience in reading and interpreting One Line, AC & DC Elementary and Wiring diagrams
Proficient computer, computer network, and Android/iPhone app skills: Microsoft Office suite of software, mapping drive letters for server connections, obtaining, installing, and connecting handheld device apps to ‘The Cloud’ or other locations as required
Ability to perform regular field work in various work environments, conditions and weather
Ability to read company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English.
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.

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.

The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.

Job Locations

US-VA

2026-5411