Senior Relay & Protection Field Engineer

Qualus Corporation; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Referral bonus

Per diem

Overtime

Company truck

Career development

Travel with housing

Job summary

Qualus Corporation is seeking a Relay Field Engineer III to lead commissioning and testing of protection and control schemes for utility substations and plants. Responsibilities include end-to-end testing of IEDs, reading diagrams, and developing test plans with risk assessments.

Travel to client sites is common with relocation and per diem options. The ideal candidate has a power systems focus and hands-on experience with field tools, reading One Line and wiring diagrams, and basic IT skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) or Associates/AET degree with power emphasis.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in relay testing and commissioning in substations.
• Ability to read One Line, AC/DC Elementary diagrams and wiring diagrams.
• Strong English communication; proficient in MS Office and basic cloud apps.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Red-lines design documents: single line, AC/DC elements, wiring, panel BOM.
• Performs end-to-end testing and IED testing (manual and automated testers).
• Identify risks in testing and commissioning of protection and control schemes.
• Develops test plans, risk assessments, and field safety considerations.
• Leads tasks on projects and provides technical leadership as needed.
• Performs weekly site safety inspections and ensures compliance with policies.

Skills

Relay testing

Substation field work

Reading diagrams

English communication

Driver’s license

Education

ABET-Engineering degree (Electrical)

Associates/AET degree (power emphasis)

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Qualus Corporation is seeking a Relay Field Engineer III to lead commissioning and testing of protection and control schemes for utility substations and plants. Responsibilities include end-to-end testing of IEDs, reading diagrams, and developing test plans with risk assessments.

Travel to client sites is common with relocation and per diem options. The ideal candidate has a power systems focus and hands-on experience with field tools, reading One Line and wiring diagrams, and basic IT skills.