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

6 Degrees Search; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking an experienced relay testing technician to work remotely with daily regional travel to utility sites in the northern Illinois, eastern Wisconsin, or Michigan's Upper Peninsula region. You will test, troubleshoot, and commission protective relays and related equipment on transmission and distribution networks.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, performing start-ups, and reporting findings to project leads.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in utility or substation relay testing and commissioning.
• Bachelor's degree in EE or 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

Field service

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE or related field

Tools

Relay test sets

Relay software (SEL/GE)

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