Relay Field Technician I

Qualus

. Support acceptance testing and routine maintenance of transmission and distribution substation power equipment .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • Nevada • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $53 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in testing and maintaining transmission and distribution substation power equipment, with a strong focus on relay systems, calibration, and safety procedures. Proficient in interpreting technical diagrams and applying test procedures for various substation equipment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3 Phase Power Systems KnowledgePower System Protection and Control SchemesRelay Calibration and TestingTest Equipment and Software ProficiencyField Experience in Substation Operations

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Hard Skills

Relay TestingCalibrating RelaysSCADA Metering VerificationDigital Fault Recorder TestingInterpreting Wiring DiagramsBasic Test SkillsPC Support for Testing ActivitiesApplying Test ProceduresField Work ExecutionSafety Procedures Application

Soft Skills

Safety ConsciousnessAbility to Learn QuicklyEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Test EquipmentRelay Test EquipmentSCADA SystemsPilot Channel EquipmentCommunications Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate of Science in Electrical TechnologyValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Substation EquipmentTransmission and DistributionElectromechanical RelaysMicroprocessor RelaysField CommissioningPanel CheckoutControl Schemes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support acceptance testing and routine maintenance of transmission and distribution substation power equipment
Test relaying systems, including electromechanical, solid state and microprocessor relays
Test pilot channel equipment, controls and communications equipment
Verify local and SCADA metering
Calibrate relays
Perform local and SCADA trip testing
Test digital fault recorders (DFRs), sequence of event recorders (SERs), and end-to-end line relay systems
Apply test procedures for various types of relay test equipment
Support assigned teams in executing work plans safely and efficiently
Maintain substation awareness and safety consciousness
Provide PC support for testing activities as required by the project lead

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of 3 phase power systems
Knowledge of power system protection and control schemes
Knowledge of test equipment and test equipment software
Field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes preferred
Knowledge of test equipment and tool/wiring usage
Ability to interpret wiring and elementary diagrams
Basic test skills
Basic PC skills
Ability to learn and apply client switching procedures and safety measures under direct supervision
Ability to reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
Ability to perform regular field work indoors and outdoors
Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment
Ability to push, pull, lift and bend in all types of weather extremes
Ability to lift at least 30 lbs. without assistance
Associate of Science in Electrical Technology (AET) or equivalent specialized training in system protection
Valid driver's license and good driving record
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Retirement savings plans, including employer matching where applicable
Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays