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Qualus

Relay Field Technician III

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

... Relay Field Technician III. The Relay Field Technician III is responsible for execution of ... relay", meter, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Digital Fault Recorder/Transient Recorder (DFR), or ...

Qualus

Relay Field Technician III

Greenville, SC · On-site +1

... Relay Field Technician III. The Relay Field Technician III is responsible for execution of ... relay", meter, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Digital Fault Recorder/Transient Recorder (DFR), or ...

Terabase Energy

SCADA Engineer

Berkeley, CA · Remote

$90K - $115K/yr

Program, install, troubleshoot, test, and commission Remote Terminal Units (RTU's), Programmable ... Coordinate with field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support. * Utilize ...

Terabase Energy

SCADA Engineer

Berkeley, CA · On-site +1

$90K - $115K/yr

Program, install, troubleshoot, test, and commission Remote Terminal Units (RTU's), Programmable ... Coordinate with field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support. * Utilize ...

Terabase Energy

SCADA Engineer

Berkeley, CA · On-site +1

$90K - $115K/yr

Program, install, troubleshoot, test, and commission Remote Terminal Units (RTU's), Programmable ... Coordinate with field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support. * Utilize ...

Granite Telecommunications

Field Technician

Paterson, NJ · On-site +1

$20 - $27.50/hr

The technician will also be responsible for leading subcontracted crews on larger projects in the ... Laptop skills (Excel, Putty/Hyper Terminal for ability to allow remote session to engineer / NOC)

Granite Telecommunications

Field Technician

Miami, FL · On-site +1

$19 - $25.75/hr

The technician will also be responsible for leading subcontracted crews on larger projects in the ... Laptop skills (Excel, Putty/Hyper Terminal for ability to allow remote session to engineer / NOC)

Granite Telecommunications

Field Technician

Addison, TX · On-site +1

$19 - $26.25/hr

The technician will also be responsible for leading subcontracted crews on larger projects in the ... Laptop skills (Excel, Putty/Hyper Terminal for ability to allow remote session to engineer / NOC)

Career Site

Field Technician

Quincy, MA · Remote

$29 - $35/hr

The technician will also be responsible for leading subcontracted crews on larger projects in the ... Laptop skills (Excel, Putty/Hyper Terminal for ability to allow remote session to engineer / NOC)

Mendocino Farms

IT HELP DESK TECHNICIAN

El Segundo, CA · On-site +1

$50K - $68K/yr

Perform remote diagnostics and in-person support as needed (store visits, technology installations ... for POS terminals, kitchen displays, back-office PCs, mobile/tablet devices, printers, and ...

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote terminal technician in the United States is $23.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Terminal Technician vs Network Support Specialist?

AspectRemote Terminal TechnicianNetwork Support Specialist
CertificationsCompTIA A+, Cisco CCNA (preferred)CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA
Work EnvironmentRemote or on-site at data centers, telecom sitesOffice, remote, or client sites
Industry UsageTelecommunications, data centers, ISPsIT, corporate networks, service providers
Job FocusMaintaining and troubleshooting terminal equipment and connectionsManaging and supporting network infrastructure and connectivity

The Remote Terminal Technician primarily focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting terminal equipment and connections, often working in data centers or telecom sites. In contrast, the Network Support Specialist handles broader network infrastructure issues, supporting overall network performance. Both roles require similar certifications and may overlap in work environments, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Remote Terminal Technician job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 51% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 45% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,912 per year, or $23 per hour.

Relay Field Technician III

Qualus

Philadelphia, PA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

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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