Senior Relay Testing Engineer – Field Substations

Qualus; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on/Relocation bonus

Referral bonuses

Per Diem

Company truck

Career development

Paid travel home

Job summary

Qualus is seeking experienced Relay Testing Professionals at Level III, Senior, and Lead levels to commission and test protection & control schemes for utility substations and plants. This role involves working with IEDs, SCADA interfaces, and protective relays in diverse field environments across the US.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in relay testing, strong reading of electrical diagrams, and the ability to lead teams on-site. Travel and relocation support are included as incentives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in relay testing and commissioning in substations.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred; associate degree or technical training alternative available.
• Ability to read One-Line, AC/DC Elementary and Wiring diagrams.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Red-lines design documents across the drawing set.
• Perform end-to-end testing of protection & control schemes.
• Conduct IED testing manually and with automated test sets.
• Identify risks and develop test plans and risk assessments.
• Lead project tasks and guide team members on-site.
• Conduct weekly site safety inspections and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Relay testing

Substation fieldwork

Reading diagrams

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

Doble 6150

Omicron

Manta

Job description

Qualus is seeking experienced Relay Testing Professionals at Level III, Senior, and Lead levels to commission and test protection & control schemes for utility substations and plants. This role involves working with IEDs, SCADA interfaces, and protective relays in diverse field environments across the US.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in relay testing, strong reading of electrical diagrams, and the ability to lead teams on-site. Travel and relocation support are included as incentives.