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

The Keystone Distinction Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an experienced relay testing technician to service transmission and distribution systems. The role involves testing and commissioning protective relays, control schemes, and substation equipment, with on-site start-ups and data collection.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot issues, and report findings to project leads while traveling regionally. Flexibility for weekends and driving is required; a valid driver's license is 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

Relay testing

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Relay test sets

SEL

GE relay software

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