Lead Relay Field Technician

Qualus

Lead Relay Field Technician calibrating, installing, maintaining, and repairing protective relays for electric grid reliability. Join Qualus in providing technical support and mentorship in electrical engineering.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting protective relay systems and control equipment, with a strong focus on safety protocols and effective communication. Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and developing test plans to ensure reliable operation of electric grid systems.

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Protective Relay CalibrationSCADA SystemsSubstation CommissioningField Service Technical SupportInterpreting Electrical Diagrams

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Hard Skills

Relay CalibrationControl Systems TroubleshootingTest Equipment Usage3 Phase Power SystemsSubstation DesignPanel Wiring InterpretationTest Procedures ApplicationIsolation Plans DevelopmentVoltage and Current VerificationFunctional Testing

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipBusiness AcumenManagement Ability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSCADA SoftwareTest Equipment SoftwarePilot Channel EquipmentPower Line Carrier Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Electric GridSubstation ProtectionControl SchemesSafety ProtocolsField Service

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Calibrates, installs, maintains, and repairs protective relays and associated equipment to ensure the efficient, safe, reliable operation of the electric grid.
Maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot complex control systems, protective relay systems (microprocessor and electro-mechanical); substation and electric utility protection systems; station automation and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Interprets project-level scope of work and effectively plans commissioning and resource scheduling and provides team leadership for completing test activities efficiently, on time and without service interruptions, adhering to all established safety protocol.
Interprets substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings).
Writing procedures and/or test plans in support of maintenance and construction activities including development of isolation plans and functional guidelines.
Testing, including (without limitation): reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
Leading and performing routine troubleshooting and repair of substation relaying and control equipment.
Commission new substations, power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, pilot wire, transfer, transfer trip, fiber optic, CVT’s, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment.
Providing Project Technical Support to Field Service personnel.
Providing technical mentorship to junior level field service personnel. Is considered a subject matter expert in the area of protective relaying in the field.
Serve as a technical lead for small project teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes
Experience is desirable in any of the following related areas: substation design (including protection & control engineering); substation construction; substation commissioning; SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing.
3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
Test equipment and toll/wiring usage; interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above; basic PC skills.
Quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment; communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation.
Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures as required.
Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications.
Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors.
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
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