Power Systems Test Engineer, Relay Commissioning
Location: Remote, home-based in northern Illinois, eastern Wisconsin, or Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Job Type: Full-time
Travel: Daily regional travel to utility substations, with occasional out-of-state work
Pay: $40 to $60 per hour, plus overtime and company vehicle
Test and commission protection and control systems for electric utilities across the upper Midwest, working from home and driving to substations in your territory.
Must-Haves
- 3 to 5+ years of utility or substation relay testing and commissioning
- Hands-on experience with relay test sets and relay software such as SEL or GE
- Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and DC elementaries
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
- Comfort with flexible hours, weekends, and frequent driving
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
What You’ll Do
- Test and commission protective relays, control schemes, and substation equipment on transmission and distribution systems
- Troubleshoot and lead start-ups on high-voltage equipment
- Collect and document test data
- Interpret schematics and DC elementaries in the field
- Work independently on site and report findings to customers and project leads
Nice-to-Haves
- NETA certification (not required)
- Experience with multiple relay platforms
- Utility protection scheme design or settings experience
Compensation and Benefits
- $40 to $60 per hour
- Overtime pay
- Company vehicle
- Full benefits package
- 401(k) with match
About the Company
Our client provides protection and control testing and commissioning services to electric utility customers across the upper Midwest.
To apply, submit your resume for consideration.
