Job Information
Qualus Relay Field Technician I - Relay Boot Camp Summer 2025 in Florida
Position Overview
Power Your Career with Qualus as our Relay Field Technician I / Relay Field Engineer I.
If you are looking for intensive training to jumpstart your career and would like to impact and 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 to on-the-job mentoring. These efforts propel their careers off to a great start, producing quality entry level relay technicians/field engineers who can provide great impact and produce excellence within Qualus and its customers.
The 2025 Relay Technician Boot Camp, powered by Qualus University, will have a start date ofMonday July 7, 2025. 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 for various types of relay test equipment
Substation awareness and Safety consciousness
Aptitude to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of substation equipment
Good PC skills and the ability to support testing activities as required by the project lead
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 PC skills
Learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures under direct supervision
Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications
Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors
Quickly learn and apply test procedure for various types of substation equipment
Candidates must be able to perform physical activity such as pushing, pulling, lifting and bending in all types of weather extremes
Candidates must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. without assistance
Valid driver’s license and good driving record
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) required for a Relay Field Engineer title.
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
Qualus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in locations where we operate.
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. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For details, view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement here.
Job Locations US-FL
ID 2024-2384
Category Field Services
Position Type Regular Full Time
Remote: No