Senior Relay Field Engineer

Qualus is hiring a Senior Relay Field Engineer to perform testing and routine maintenance of transmission and distribution substation equipment. The role also supports commissioning, troubleshooting, test planning, and technical support for field service personnel.

Responsibilities

Reading and properly interpreting substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings

Support in writing procedures and/or test plans in support of maintenance and construction activities

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

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

Planning, scheduling, and completing test activities efficiently, on time, without service interruptions

Providing Project Technical Support to Field Service personnel

Preferred

degree with an emphasis on power systems preferred

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

Power Systems

Substation Design

Control Engineering

Substation Construction

SCADA

Fault Data

SER

Integration-Automation Equipment Installation

Equipment Testing

Benefits

Sign-on/Relocation Bonus up to $10k.

External and Internal Referral Bonuses up to $10k.

Per Diem up to $225 depending on client.

Company Truck for company and personal use.

Career development opportunities, including strong mentors and company investment.

3 weeks travel to client site with paid housing and long weekend (~3 days) home.

Candidate may live anywhere in the US and travel to the client location if relocation is not preferred.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and 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, and Company Holidays, for eligible employees; offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.

Company

Power services firm for grid modernization and energy transition

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

https://qualuscorp.com/

Founded in 2005

1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET university or Associates/ AET degree

Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes

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 procedure for various types of substation equipment; communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation

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

Degree with an emphasis on power systems preferred

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

Required skills

Substation Relay and Control Systems, Substation Commissioning, Relay Testing and Calibration, Power System Protection and Control, Three-Phase Power Systems, SCADA, Substation Drawing Interpretation, Microsoft Office

Preferred skills

degree with an emphasis on power systems preferred

Experience

5+ years