Senior Substation Relay Technician: Field Testing & Commissioning

Qualus Corporation; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability coverage (short/long-term)

Retirement Savings Plans

Flexible Spending and/or Health Saving

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

Qualus Corporation is seeking a Senior Relay Field Technician to test, commission, and maintain substation relaying and control systems in field settings. You will interpret complex drawings, plan test activities, and support field service teams on projects across transmission and distribution equipment.

The role requires strong communication, safety awareness, and the ability to travel to sites, with a focus on delivering reliable power system performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience in commissioning, panel checkout, relay testing and substation repair.
• Experience with substation protection, control schemes, and SCADA/Fault Data integration.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and perform test procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to site locations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret substation drawings such as single line diagrams and wiring diagrams.
• Support in writing procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction.
• Test relays, metering, alarms, and function switches to ensure proper operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair substation relaying and control equipment; commission new substations.
• Plan, schedule, and complete test activities with minimal service interruptions.
• Provide project technical support to field service personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Driving license

Wiring diagrams reading

SCADA familiarity

Tools

Test equipment

SCADA

Job description

Qualus Corporation is seeking a Senior Relay Field Technician to test, commission, and maintain substation relaying and control systems in field settings. You will interpret complex drawings, plan test activities, and support field service teams on projects across transmission and distribution equipment.

The role requires strong communication, safety awareness, and the ability to travel to sites, with a focus on delivering reliable power system performance.