Lead Relay Field Engineer

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Lead Relay Field Engineer. The Lead Relay Field Engineer calibrates, installs, maintains, and repairs protective relays and associated equipment to ensure the efficient, safe, reliable operation of the electric grid. They will be required to maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot complex control systems, protective relay systems (microprocessor and electro-mechanical); substation and electric utility protection systems; station automation and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. 

Responsibilities

• Interprets project-level scope of work and effectively plans commissioning and resource scheduling and provides team leadership for completing test activities efficiently, on time and without service interruptions, adhering to all established safety protocol. 
• Interprets substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings).  
• Writing procedures and/or test plans in support of maintenance and construction activities including development of isolation plans and functional guidelines.  
• 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 alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.  
• Leading and 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.  
• Providing Project Technical Support to Field Service personnel. 
• Providing technical mentorship to junior level field service personnel.  
• Is considered a subject matter expert in the area of protective relaying in the field.  
• Serve as a technical lead for small project teams.   

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes
• 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.
• 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.
• Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures as required.
• Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications.
• Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors.
• 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

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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.

EEO

It is the policy of Qualus to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We embrace the diversity of our workforce, are strongly committed to this policy, and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other employment-related programs are provided to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

All personnel actions such as demotions, transfers, leaves of absence and other forms of leave, layoffs, recalls, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

The Company will take affirmative action regarding the employment of applicants and employees.

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Qualus maintains affirmative action plans (AAPs) for minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Qualus has programs in place to measure the effectiveness of the Company’s affirmative action programs and to otherwise evaluate the Company’s efforts to provide equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. Any questions regarding the Company’s AAPs are to be directed to Human Resources. Those who wish to view the AAP narrative for individuals with disabilities and veterans, contact the Human Resources department during normal working hours.