Senior Relay Field Engineer - Generation

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Generation Engineering department as a Senior Relay Field Engineer. The Senior Relay Field Engineer calibrates, installs, maintains, and repairs protective relays and associated equipment to ensure the efficient, safe, and 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), generation and balance of plant protection and control systems, plant distributed control systems, and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project-level scope of work and effectively plan commissioning and resource scheduling.
• Interpret test results and develop test reports.
• Provide team leadership for completing test activities efficiently, on time and without service interruptions
• Adhere to all established safety protocols. 
• Interpret station drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings).  
• Write procedures and/or test plans in support of maintenance and construction activities including development of isolation plans and functional guidelines.  
• Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors 
• Perform testing, including (without limitation): reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and DCS); calibrating relays; trip testing (protective, local, and DCS); verifying alarms (local and DCS); verifying functionality of control switches, etc.  
• Lead and perform routine troubleshooting and repair of generation and/or balance of plant relaying and control equipment. Commission new plant protection and control systems, power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and microprocessor), and communications equipment.  
• Provide Project Technical Support. 
• Provide technical mentorship to junior level field service personnel.  
• Serve as a technical lead for small project teams. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in commissioning, equipment checkout, relay calibration, testing and repairing generation and/or balance of plant relaying and control schemes
• Experience working with three phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, tailoring communication for audience and situation 
• Ability to interpret wiring and elementary diagrams
• Ability to reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications and procedures
• Proficiency with relay and equipment testing
• Basic PC skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients
• Willingness to travel
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record 

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the following related areas: generator protection; transformer protection; overcurrent protection; NERC MOD testing; switchgear installation and commissioning; commissioning; plant distributed control system (DCS) programming/testing/commissioning; automation equipment; major equipment installation and testing 
• Ability to quickly learn and apply test procedures for various types of equipment
• Ability to learn and apply client’s switching procedures and safety measures as required 

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements. The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

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, energy efficiency 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 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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