Senior Substation Test Technician

Qualus; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

FSAs

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Senior Substation Test Technician to perform testing and maintenance in utility substations. You will handle MV/HV equipment, breakers, transformers, and protection schemes, coordinating with team members to ensure safety and quality.

The role requires 3+ years in substations, familiarity with Omicron and Doble software is a plus, and a valid driver’s license. Strong English communication and field leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have substations/power-related background or hands-on electrical experience.
• ABET-accredited degree or 2-year technical school plus related experience.
• Minimum 3 years in substations, power plants, protection and control schemes.
• Familiarity with Omicron and Doble software preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, business acumen and team leadership.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Valid driver's license and clean record.
• Able to communicate effectively in English due to safety materials and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing in substations from 15–500kV while following safety measures.
• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot MV/HV circuit breakers up to 500kV and related equipment.
• Test transformers, including TTR, power factor, and winding resistance.
• Test current transformers, CCVTs, grounding systems and station batteries.
• Read meters and test equipment accurately; document results.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Business acumen

Management ability

Education

High School/GED

2-year technical school or ABET bachelor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Omicron software

Doble software

Job description

Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Senior Substation Test Technician. As a Senior Substation Test Technician you will perform testing and maintenance of medium and high voltage circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical apparatus in utility substation environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing activities involving the operation of equipment in utility substations from 15-500kV, adhering to all safety measures.
• Perform inspection, testing, and troubleshooting on medium and high voltage circuit breakers up to 500kV including megger, ductor, power factor, gas analysis, and timing tests.
• Perform inspection, testing and troubleshooting of power transformers including TTR, power factor, Sweep Frequency Response Analysis, excitation, and winding resistance.
• Perform testing on current transformers, CCVT’s, substation grounding systems, and station batteries.
• Utilize and accurately read meters and test equipment.
• Reads and interprets schematics and wiring drawings.
• Troubleshoot circuit breaker and transformer controls.
• Accurately document test results using Power DB.
• Adhere to production timelines.
• Mentor and help hold team members accountable for assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required with technical/vocational school background related to electrical/power required
• 2-year technical school graduate or Bachelor’s degree from ABET accredited university
• Minimum 3 years related experience in substations, power plants and related protection and control schemes. Protective relay experience preferred, but not required
• Familiar with omicron and doble software preferred, not required.
• 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 required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.

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
• 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 software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

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