Senior Relay Field Technician - Substation Power & Controls

Qualus; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Senior Relay Field Technician in our Field Engineering department in Carson City, NV. This role involves testing, maintenance and commissioning of transmission and distribution substation equipment, relays and related control systems.

You will interpret drawings, write procedures, perform tests on relays and metering, and troubleshoot field equipment. Strong communication and field skills are essential for on-site work and client interaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, testing and repair of substation relaying and control schemes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret substation drawings (SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams).
• Support writing procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction.
• Perform testing of relays, metering, alarms, and function switches (local and SCADA).
• Troubleshoot and repair substation relaying and control equipment; commission new substations.
• Plan, schedule and complete tests with minimal service interruptions.
• Provide project technical support to Field Service personnel.

Skills

Relay testing/calibration

Substation commissioning

Reading schematics

Test plan writing

MS Office

Tools

Test equipment

SCADA testing

Field instrumentation

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Senior Relay Field Technician in our Field Engineering department in Carson City, NV. This role involves testing, maintenance and commissioning of transmission and distribution substation equipment, relays and related control systems.

You will interpret drawings, write procedures, perform tests on relays and metering, and troubleshoot field equipment. Strong communication and field skills are essential for on-site work and client interaction.