Relay Field Technician I - Relay Boot Camp Summer 2025

• Supporting acceptance testing / routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, (testing of carrier set, tuning unit, wave trap), pilot wire, transfer trip, fiber optic, CT’s, CCVT's, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment testing, verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA), digital fault recorders (DFRs) and sequence of event recorders (SERs) and end-to-end line relay systems
• Applying test procedures for various types of relay test equipment
• Substation awareness and Safety consciousness
• Aptitude to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment
• Good PC skills and the ability to support testing activities as required by the project lead

• Knowledge of 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; 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
• Interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above, basic PC skills
• Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures under direct supervision
• Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
• Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors
• Quickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment
• Candidates must be able to perform physical activity such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending in all types of weather extremes
• Candidates must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. without assistance
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

• Associate of Science in Electrical Technology (AET) or equivalent specialized training in system protection for a Relay Technician title.

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology (BET) or bachelor's in science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required for a Relay Field Engineer title. 

Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, renewable developers, and government clients, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled solutions and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry issues such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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