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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 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 2026 Relay Technician Boot Camp, powered by Qualus University, will have a start date of July 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. 

• 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 

• 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 

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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.

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.

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.