Lead Relay Field Technician

Qualus

Lead Relay Field Technician commissioning and repairing substation protection, control, and SCADA systems. Supporting Qualus’s power infrastructure transformation services for utility and industrial clients.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in calibrating, installing, maintaining, and repairing protective relays and control systems, with a strong focus on substation and electric utility protection systems. Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and project scopes while providing leadership and mentorship in field service operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Protective Relay CalibrationSubstation CommissioningSCADA SystemsTest Equipment Proficiency3 Phase Power Systems Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Relay CalibrationControl System TroubleshootingSubstation DesignPanel Wiring InterpretationTest Plan WritingVoltage and Current TestingIsolation Plan DevelopmentField Service Technical SupportBasic PC SkillsTest Equipment Usage

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipBusiness AcumenManagement Ability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeTest Equipment SoftwareSCADA/Fault Data/SER Integration-Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Substation Protection SystemsElectric Utility ProtectionField ExperienceSafety ProtocolsProject Technical Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Calibrate, install, maintain, and repair protective relays and associated equipment
Maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot complex control systems, protective relay systems, substation and electric utility protection systems, SCADA systems, and station automation systems
Interpret project-level scopes of work
Plan commissioning and resource scheduling
Provide team leadership for test activities while adhering to safety protocols
Interpret substation drawings, including single-line drawings, AC/DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings
Write procedures and test plans for maintenance and construction activities
Develop isolation plans and functional guidelines
Test relay voltage and current inputs, metering, alarms, function switches, and trip functionality
Troubleshoot and repair substation relaying and control equipment
Commission substations, power equipment, relaying, pilot channel equipment, controls, and communications equipment
Provide project technical support to Field Service personnel
Mentor junior-level field service personnel
Serve as a protective relaying subject matter expert and 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 desirable in substation design, substation construction, substation commissioning, and SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
Knowledge of 3 phase power systems and power system protection & control schemes
Experience with test equipment and test equipment software
Test equipment and tool/wiring usage
Ability to interpret wiring and elementary diagrams
Basic test skills to perform listed duties
Basic PC skills
Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups
Ability to learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures
Ability to reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
Ability to perform regular field work indoors and outdoors
Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, and management ability
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Valid Driver’s license and good driving record
Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading and writing

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