Relay Field Technician III
Qualus, Denver, CO, United States
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
Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.
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Benefits & Compensation
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.
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Company Overview
Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure 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 over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
EEO
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.
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Job Locations
US-CO
ID
2026-4984
Category
Field Services
Position Type
Regular Full Time
Remote:
Yes
Salary Range
$35.00 - $60.00/Hr.
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
Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.
#LI-AM2
Benefits & Compensation
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.
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Company Overview
Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure 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 over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
EEO
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.
Submit Referral Submit Referral
Job Locations
US-CO
ID
2026-4984
Category
Field Services
Position Type
Regular Full Time
Remote:
Yes
Salary Range
$35.00 - $60.00/Hr.