• Relay Field Technician III

    Qualus (Richmond, VA)


    Position Overview

    **Power your future with Qualus** in our Field Engineering department as a Relay Field Technician III. The Relay Field Technician III is responsible for execution of commissioning and testing of protection & control schemes and systems for customers’ electric utility substation and plant location, including but not limited to the range of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED). Such schemes and systems are commonly applied to protect, monitor, and control utility distribution, transmission, and power plant assets. The systems and schemes include SCADA systems and the communications media between IEDs, whether considered a “relay”, meter, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Digital Fault Recorder/Transient Recorder (DFR), or interfacing with an IEC-61850 or other multifunction media converter or intelligent logic device.

    Responsibilities

    + Red-lines design documents throughout the drawing set (Single Line, AC/DC Elementary, Wiring, Panel Arrangement, and Bill of Material/Material List)

    + Performs End-To-End testing

    + Performs IED testing, both manually and with operating automated test sets (such as the Doble 6150, Omicron, Manta) for protection & control schemes.

    + Identifies common risks associated with testing and commissioning those schemes and systems.

    + Develops test plans, risk assessments, and practical application of basic protection & control systems and schemes

    + Analyzes scope and drawing interpretations to create comprehensive functional guidelines and risk assessments

    + Leads people and tasks within a larger project, or provide technical and people leadership on projects with well-defined scopes of work

    + Performs weekly site safety inspections

    + Leads the application of HP with the approval of the Project Lead

    + Supports Company and Customer policies and procedures

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET university or Associates/ AET degree, degree with an emphasis on power systems preferred

    + Minimum three (3) years’ experience in relay testing and commissioning in substations

    + Experience in handling simple volt-ohm-meter and working with hand tools

    + Experience in reading and interpreting One Line, AC & DC Elementary and Wiring diagrams

    + Proficient computer, computer network, and Android/iPhone app skills: Microsoft Office suite of software, mapping drive letters for server connections, obtaining, installing, and connecting handheld device apps to ‘The Cloud’ or other locations as required

    + Ability to perform regular field work in various work environments, conditions and weather

    + Ability to read company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English.

    + Valid driver’s license and good driving record

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    Company Overview

     

    Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, 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 services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

     

    Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

    EEO

    At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.

     

    If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process, and need an alternative method for applying, please email [email protected].

     

    **Job Locations** _US-VA_

    **ID** _2025-4018_

    **Category** _Field Services_

    **Position Type** _Regular Full Time_

    **Remote:** _Yes_