Lead Relay Field Engineer

Job Listing ID:

4460590

Job Title:

Lead Relay Field Engineer Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

03/25/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Position Overview Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Lead Relay Field Engineer. The Lead Relay Field Technician 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 Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university 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 procedures 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 Ability to communicate effectively in English (inc...

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