Power Systems Test Engineer, Protection & Commissioning · Midwest

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a field engineer to test and commission protective relays, control schemes, and substations. You will troubleshoot, run startups, and collect test data while reading schematics and wiring diagrams.

The role requires independent work on-site and frequent customer communication in the upper Midwest. Location is remote, with travel to utility sites daily regionally; driver’s license and clean record are required.

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).
• Bachelor's degree in EE or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Relay testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors in EE or related

Tools

Relay test sets

SEL software

GE software

Job description

This is a field engineering role testing and commissioning protection and control systems for electric utility customers across the upper Midwest. You'll work from home and drive to substations across your territory.

What you'll do

• 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.

What you bring

• 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 a 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.

Pay & benefits:

Competitive hourly pay plus overtime. Company vehicle, full benefits and 401(k) match.

Location: Remote, home-based in northern Illinois, eastern Wisconsin or Michigan's Upper Peninsula Travel: daily regional travel to utility sites, with occasional out-of-state work