Power Systems Solution Engineer

Mondo; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan with ESOP matching

Generous paid holiday shutdown

Vacation days

Sick days

Life and disability insurance

Wellness program with EAP

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a Senior Protection & Automation Engineer. This role involves designing, configuring, and supporting advanced protection and automation systems for medium-voltage networks. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in electric transmission and distribution systems, with expertise in protection schemes and relay programming. The position is mostly remote but requires travel to Chicago up to 20% of the time. The company offers a competitive compensation package and great benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electric transmission/distribution systems, specifically in automation and Protection & Control.
• Strong experience with utility and commercial/industrial MV applications.
• Expertise in protection schemes, relay programming, and logic testing.

Responsibilities

• Integrate protection relays and automation devices into distribution systems.
• Lead solution development and execution across project lifecycle.
• Support proposals with technical insights and cost estimation.
• Program and test custom control logic for applications like source transfer.
• Coordinate with production and cross-functional teams to ensure system integration.
• Develop and validate relay settings; execute factory and field testing.
• Provide post-sales troubleshooting and technical support.
• Assist in system commissioning and field services as needed.

Skills

Electric transmission/distribution systems

Protection schemes

Relay programming

Real-time automation

SCADA system experience

Communication protocols (DNP3.0, IEC 61850)

Industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NFPA)

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title

Senior Protection & Automation Engineer

Location

Remote (with travel to Chicago)

Start Date

ASAP

Duration

Permanent

Compensation Range

$120,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr

Job Description

Lead the design, configuration, and support of advanced protection and automation systems for medium‑voltage networks, enabling safe and reliable power distribution for utility and industrial clients.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Integrate protection relays and automation devices into distribution systems
• Lead solution development and execution across project lifecycle
• Support proposals with technical insights and cost estimation
• Program and test custom control logic for applications like source transfer
• Coordinate with production and cross‑functional teams to ensure system integration
• Develop and validate relay settings; execute factory and field testing
• Provide post‑sales troubleshooting and technical support
• Assist in system commissioning and field services as needed
• Travel up to 20% (primarily to Chicago), depending on project needs

Requirements

Must‑Haves

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's/PE license preferred)
• 10+ years in electric transmission/distribution systems, specifically in automation and Protection & Control
• Strong experience with utility and commercial/industrial MV applications
• Expertise in protection schemes, relay programming, and logic testing
• Real‑time automation and SCADA system experience
• Familiarity with communication protocols (DNP3.0, IEC 61850)
• Proficiency with industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NFPA)

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Hands‑on experience with SEL or similar manufacturers
• Experience with backend standards and site commissioning
• Exposure to communication standards and settings development
• Consulting or OEM/solutions background

Benefits

Health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with employee stock ownership (ESOP) matching, a generous paid holiday shutdown, vacation days, sick days, life and disability insurance, and a wellness program with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management, Engineering, and Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting