Power Systems Test Engineer, Protection & Commissioning · Midwest

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a field engineer to test and commission protective relays and control systems for electric utilities across the upper Midwest, with remote/home-based work and daily travel to substations.

You will run tests, troubleshoot startups, read schematics, and report findings to project leads. Requires 3–5+ years in substation testing, hands-on relay equipment experience, and a EE degree or equivalent. Willingness to travel and valid driver's license 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 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.

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

Substation testing

Relay test equipment

Electrical background

Education

Bachelors in EE

Tools

SEL relays

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