Power Systems Test Engineer, Protection & Commissioning · Midwest

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

401(k) match

Full benefits

Job summary

Acloché LLC is seeking a field engineer to test and commission protective relays, control schemes, and substations across the upper Midwest. You will work from home with daily regional travel to utility sites, and you’ll report findings to project leads.

The role requires 3–5+ years in utility relay testing, hands-on experience with SEL/GE relay software, and a BS in EE or related field. A valid driver’s license and flexibility for driving are a must.

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

Relay testing

Troubleshooting

Substation equipment

Schematics reading

On-site reporting

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE or related field

Tools

SEL relay test sets

GE relay 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