Power Systems Test Engineer, Protection & Commissioning · Midwest

Management Performance Associates; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Management Performance Associates is seeking a field engineer to test and commission protection and control systems for electric utilities across the upper Midwest. You will work from home with regular travel to substations, applying hands-on relay testing and control-schemes expertise.

You will troubleshoot startups, collect test data, read schematics, and report findings to customers and project leads. Requires 3–5+ years in relay testing, a related degree, and willingness to travel with a

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.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Test and commission protective relays, control schemes, and substation equipment.
• Troubleshoot, 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

Substation commissioning

Driving/travel readiness

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE or related field

Tools

Relay test sets

Relay software (SEL, GE)

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