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

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search lists a Power Systems Test Engineer, Protection & Commissioning Midwest (remote) role. You will work from home and travel to substations across the upper Midwest, testing and commissioning protection and control systems for electric utilities.

You will perform on-site testing, troubleshoot HV equipment, read schematics, and report findings to project leads. This direct-hire position requires 3–5+ years in the field and a relevant EE degree.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in utility or substation relay testing and commissioning.
• Bachelor's degree in EE or related field; NETA not required.
• Comfort with flexible hours, weekends and travel.

Responsibilities

• Test and commission protective relays, control schemes and substation equipment.
• Troubleshoot, run start-ups and collect test data on HV equipment.
• Read schematics, wiring diagrams, and DC elementaries; report findings on-site.

Skills

Relay testing

Field engineering

Schematic interpretation

On-site troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE or related field

Tools

Relay test sets

SEL/GE software

Job description

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

Location Chicago, IL
Full Remote

Type Direct Hire

ID TX250-2758896

Posted Oct 20, 2026

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