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

Sora Resource Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Sora Resource Group is seeking an experienced Relay Test Technician for remote-based work with regional travel across the Midwest. You will test and commission protective relays and substation equipment, troubleshoot on-site issues, and collect data for project leaders.

The role requires 3-5+ years in utility relay testing, hands-on relay test set experience, and a EE-related degree. Flexible hours and daily regional travel are expected.

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 experience

Relay test sets & software

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's in EE or related field

Tools

SEL

GE or similar 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