Senior Relay Field Technician

Qualus; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Senior Relay Field Technician in our Field Engineering department to advance testing, maintenance and commissioning of transmission and distribution substation power equipment, including relays, pilot channels and associated controls.

You will interpret drawings, write procedures and risk assessments, lead project tasks, perform testing and troubleshooting, and ensure safety through site inspections and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years field experience in commissioning, panel checkout, relay calibration, testing and repair of substation relays.
• Desirable experience in substation design, SCADA, SER/Fault Data integration and related installations.
• Knowledge of 3‑phase power systems, protection & control schemes, and test equipment usage.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and elementary diagrams; basic PC skills.
• Strong communication and ability to work with diverse groups; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Interpret substation drawings and redline design documents.
• Write procedures and risk assessments for protection and control schemes.
• Create functional guidelines and identify risks in testing/commissioning.
• Compile and review post-project documentation per client requirements.
• Testing relays, metering, alarms, and end-to-end testing; troubleshoot substation equipment.
• Commission new substations and relaying equipment; lead project tasks.
• Lead site safety inspections and enforce procedures.

Skills

Field testing & commissioning

Relay calibration & testing

Substation protection & control

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC)

Electrical Engineering Degree (ABET accredited)

Tools

SCADA systems

Test equipment (multimeters, relay testers)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Senior Relay Field Technician. Our Senior Relay Field Technicians perform testing/routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and micro-processor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer, transfer trip, fiber optic, CVT's, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings) and performs red lining of design documents throughout the drawing set.
• Writing procedures and/or test plans, risk assessments and practical application of basic protection and control systems and schemes in support of maintenance and construction activities.
• Creating comprehensive functional guidelines and identifying common risks associated with testing and commissioning those schemes and systems.
• Perform post-project documentation compilation and review per client requirements.
• 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 alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, end-to-end testing, IED testing, etc.
• 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.
• 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.

Minimum 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 procedure 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
• Prefer an Associate's degree from an accredited 2-year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or an Electrical Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited college, similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee)
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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.

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