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Remote Substation Relay Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Lead Relay Field Technician

Reno, NV · On-site +1

$44 - $85/hr

The Lead Relay Field Technician calibrates, installs, maintains, and repairs protective relays and ... Interprets substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring ...

Lead Relay Field Technician

Reno, NV · On-site +1

$44 - $85/hr

The Lead Relay Field Technician calibrates, installs, maintains, and repairs protective relays and ... Interprets substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring ...

Our Senior Relay Field Technicians perform testing/routine maintenance of Transmission and ... Reading and properly interpreting substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC ...

Senior Relay Field Technician

Panama City, FL · On-site +1

$17.50 - $24/hr

Our Senior Relay Field Technicians perform testing/routine maintenance of Transmission and ... Reading and properly interpreting substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC ...

Our Senior Relay Field Technicians perform testing/routine maintenance of Transmission and ... Reading and properly interpreting substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC ...

Relay Field Technician I

Middle River, MD · On-site +1

$30.52 - $53.41/hr

As a Relay Field Technician I you responsible for applying electrical theory and critical thinking ... Substation awareness and Safety consciousness * Aptitude to quickly learn and apply test procedures ...

Senior Relay Field Technician

Greenville, SC · On-site +1

$18.50 - $25.50/hr

Our Senior Relay Field Technicians perform testing/routine maintenance of Transmission and ... Reading and properly interpreting substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC ...

Senior Relay Field Technician

Dayton, OH · On-site +1

$40 - $70/hr

Our Senior Relay Field Technicians perform testing/routine maintenance of Transmission and ... Reading and properly interpreting substation drawings (e.g., single line drawings, AC and DC ...

Engineer - Substation

Houston, TX · Remote

$80K - $110K/yr

Hybrid / Remote FLSA Status : Full-Time, Exempt ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Design substation protection ... Perform protective relay coordination studies and program substation relays. * Conduct short ...

Hybrid / Remote FLSA Status : Full-Time, Exempt ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Design substation protection ... Perform protective relay coordination studies and program substation relays. * Conduct short ...

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Ability to work effectively with remote engineering teams. Preferred Experience: * Utility transmission and distribution substation design. * Relay/protection & control experience. * 3D modeling and ...

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Substation Commissioning Engineer

Columbus, OH · Remote

$95K - $121K/yr

This remote-based role is ideal for a technically proficient professional who can work ... Proficiency with relay testing and communication software such as Enoserve RTS, Doble Protection ...

Relay Field Technician III

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

$20 - $27.25/hr

... electric utility substation and plant location, including but not limited to the range of ... relay", meter, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Digital Fault Recorder/Transient Recorder (DFR), or ...

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How much do remote substation relay technician jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote substation relay technician in the United States is $93,255.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $107,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Substation Relay Technician vs Substation Electrician?

AspectRemote Substation Relay TechnicianSubstation Electrician
CertificationsRelay technician certifications, electrical licensesElectrical licenses, journeyman or master electrician
Work EnvironmentRemote monitoring, control rooms, field sitesSubstations, power plants, field locations
Industry UsagePower utilities, energy companiesPower distribution, transmission companies

Both roles involve electrical work in power systems, but Remote Substation Relay Technicians focus on monitoring and maintaining relay systems remotely, while Substation Electricians perform on-site electrical installations and repairs. The roles overlap in certifications and industry usage, but differ mainly in work environment and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Remote Substation Relay Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,255 per year, or $44.8 per hour.

Lead Relay Field Technician

Qualus

Reno, NV • On-site, Remote

$44 - $85/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Job description

Position Overview
Power your future with Qualus in our Field Engineering department as a Lead Relay Field Technician. 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.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 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 (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients
  • Prefer an Associate's degree from an accredited 2-year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or an Electrical Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited college, similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee)

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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, 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.
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