Field Protection & Commissioning Engineer (Remote, Travel)

KingRecruitingServices; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a field engineer to test and commission protective relays, control schemes and substation equipment across the upper Midwest. This remote, home-based role requires traveling daily to utility sites within the territory.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot start-ups, collect test data on HV equipment, and report findings to customers and project leads. 3–5+ years of relay testing experience and hands-on use of relay test sets (SEL, GE or similar) are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in utility or substation relay testing and commissioning.
• Hands-on experience with relay test sets and relay software (SEL, GE or similar).
• A bachelor's degree in EE or related field, or equivalent experience. NETA certification is not required.
• Comfort with flexible hours, weekends and frequent driving.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Test and commission protective relays, control schemes and substation equipment on transmission and distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot, run start-ups and collect test data on HV equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and DC elementaries.
• Work independently on site, and report findings to customers and project leads.

Skills

Relay testing & commissioning

Schematic reading

Data collection

Self-directed work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Relay test sets

SEL

GE relay software

Job description

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a field engineer to test and commission protective relays, control schemes and substation equipment across the upper Midwest. This remote, home-based role requires traveling daily to utility sites within the territory.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot start-ups, collect test data on HV equipment, and report findings to customers and project leads. 3–5+ years of relay testing experience and hands-on use of relay test sets (SEL, GE or similar) are essential.