Power Systems Test Engineer, Protection & Commissioning · Midwest (remote)

Ashton North LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Ashton North LLC is seeking a Relay Test Technician to join our field service team. This remote, home-based role supports utility projects from northern Illinois, eastern Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, performing on-site testing and commissioning of protective relays and related equipment.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot start-ups, collect data and report findings daily. Requires 3–5+ years in substation relay testing, hands-on with relay test sets and SEL/GE software, 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 a related field, or equivalent experience. NETA certification is not required.

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 & commissioning

Relay test equipment & software

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE or related field

Tools

SEL software

GE relay equipment

Job description

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