Relay Field Technician I - Relay Boot Camp Summer 2026

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Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Relay Field Technician I / Relay Field Engineer I.

If you are looking for intensive training to jumpstart your career and would like toimpactand produce excellence in the power industry, we want to hear from you! Qualus University’s Relay Technician Boot Camp program aims to prepare entry level technicians/field engineers for their careers within Qualus. Our program pours intensive training into new graduates over the course of seven weeks that leads toon the jobmentoring.These efforts propel their careers off to a great start, producing quality entry level relay technicians/field engineers who can providegreat impactand produce excellence within Qualus and its customers.

The 2026Relay Technician Boot Camp,poweredby Qualus University, will have a start date ofJuly 6, 2026. All offers extended will be permanent positions with Qualus and will be assigned a customer project within the region noted upon successful completion of the 7-week Boot Camp program. Please note that this position does require extensive travel throughout the region assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supporting acceptance testing / routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and microprocessor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, (testing of carrier set, tuning unit, wave trap), pilot wire, transfer trip, fiber optic, CT’s, CCVT's, line tuners, line traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment testing, verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA), digital fault recorders (DFRs) and sequence of event recorders (SERs) and end-to-end line relay systems
• Applying test procedures forvarious typesof relay test equipment
• Substation awareness and Safety consciousness
• Aptitude to quickly learn and apply test procedures forvarious typesofsubstationequipment
• Good PC skills and the ability to support testing activities as required by the projectlead
  
  

Qualifications

• Knowledge of 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
• Field experience in commissioning, panel and equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing substation relaying and control schemes preferred.
• Knowledge of test equipment and tool/wiring usage
• Interpretation of wiring and elementary diagrams; basic test skills to perform duties listed above, basic PCskills
• Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures under directsupervision
• Reference and complete assignments as described in applicablespecifications
• Perform regular field work both indoors andoutdoors
• Quickly learn and apply test procedure forvarious typesofsubstationequipment
• Candidates must be able to perform physical activity such as pushing, pulling,liftingand bending in all types of weatherextremes
• Candidates must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. withoutassistance
• Valid driver’s license andgood drivingrecord
• Associate of Science in Electrical Technology (AET) or equivalent specialized training in system protection for a Relay Technician title.
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology (BET) or bachelor's in science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)requiredfor a Relay Field Engineer title
  
  

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 expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited toeducation, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

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-SC

ID 2026-4707

Category Field Services

Position Type Regular Full Time

Remote: Yes

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