Relay Field Technician III

Qualus

Relay Field Technician III responsible for commissioning and testing systems for utility substations. Collaborating on diverse projects with a focus on safety and compliance.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in relay testing and commissioning, with a strong focus on protection and control systems in electric utility substations. Proficient in developing test plans, conducting risk assessments, and leading technical projects while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

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Relay Testing and CommissioningProtection and Control SystemsElectrical Engineering DegreeSCADA SystemsRisk Assessment Development

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Hard Skills

Relay TestingCommissioningProtection SchemesControl SchemesReading DiagramsTest Plan DevelopmentEnd-To-End TestingIED TestingField WorkSafety Inspections

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Doble 6150OmicronMantaMicrosoft Office SuiteAndroid/iPhone AppsCloud Connectivity

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Intelligent Electronic DevicesIEC-61850Electric UtilitySubstationPower Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Relay Field Technician III.
The Relay Field Technician III is responsible for execution of commissioning and testing of protection & control schemes and systems for customers’ electric utility substation and plant location, including but not limited to the range of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED).
Such schemes and systems are commonly applied to protect, monitor, and control utility distribution, transmission, and power plant assets.
The systems and schemes include SCADA systems and the communications media between IEDs, whether considered a “relay”, meter, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Digital Fault Recorder/Transient Recorder (DFR), or interfacing with an IEC-61850 or other multifunction media converter or intelligent logic device.
Red-lines design documents throughout the drawing set (Single Line, AC/DC Elementary, Wiring, Panel Arrangement, and Bill of Material/Material List)
Performs End-To-End testing
Performs IED testing, both manually and with operating automated test sets (such as the Doble 6150, Omicron, Manta) for protection & control schemes.
Identifies common risks associated with testing and commissioning those schemes and systems.
Develops test plans, risk assessments, and practical application of basic protection & control systems and schemes
Analyzes scope and drawing interpretations to create comprehensive functional guidelines and risk assessments
Leads people and tasks within a larger project, or provide technical and people leadership on projects with well-defined scopes of work
Performs weekly site safety inspections
Leads the application of HP with the approval of the Project Lead
Supports Company and Customer policies and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET university or Associates/ AET degree, degree with an emphasis on power systems preferred
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in relay testing and commissioning in substations
Experience in handling simple volt-ohm-meter and working with hand tools
Experience in reading and interpreting One Line, AC & DC Elementary and Wiring diagrams
Proficient computer, computer network, and Android/iPhone app skills: Microsoft Office suite of software, mapping drive letters for server connections, obtaining, installing, and connecting handheld device apps to ‘The Cloud’ or other locations as required
Ability to perform regular field work in various work environments, conditions and weather
Ability to read company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record
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

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays