Relay Field Tech III: Substation Protection & Testing

Qualus Corporation; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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

Job summary

Qualus Corporation is seeking a Relay Field Technician III to execute commissioning and testing of protection & control schemes for utility substations and plants. The role includes testing IEDs, SCADA interfaces, and related media, with travels to client sites in the US.

Strong knowledge of protection and control systems is required. The position offers significant travel with housing, company truck use, and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in relay testing and commissioning in substations.
• Experience with troubleshooting, testing, commissioning and operating electrical power systems.
• Ability to read One Line, AC/DC Elementary and Wiring diagrams.
• Proficient with handheld device apps and cloud connections.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Red-lines design documents in drawing sets (Single Line, wiring, BOM).
• Perform End-To-End testing and IED testing with test sets (Doble/Omicron).
• Identify risks and develop test plans and risk assessments.
• Lead tasks within projects and provide technical leadership as needed.
• Conduct weekly site safety inspections and ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Relay testing

Field testing

End-to-End testing

Technical leadership

Documentation reading/writing

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Power & Controls or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Doble 6150

Omicron

Manta

Job description

Qualus Corporation is seeking a Relay Field Technician III to execute commissioning and testing of protection & control schemes for utility substations and plants. The role includes testing IEDs, SCADA interfaces, and related media, with travels to client sites in the US.

Strong knowledge of protection and control systems is required. The position offers significant travel with housing, company truck use, and bonuses.