Remote Field Power Protection & Commissioning Engineer

Management Performance Associates; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Management Performance Associates is seeking a field engineer to test and commission protection and control systems for electric utilities across the upper Midwest. You will work from home with regular travel to substations, applying hands-on relay testing and control-schemes expertise.

You will troubleshoot startups, collect test data, read schematics, and report findings to customers and project leads. Requires 3–5+ years in relay testing, a related degree, and willingness to travel with 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 related field, or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Test and commission protective relays, control schemes, and substation equipment.
• Troubleshoot, 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

Substation commissioning

Driving/travel readiness

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE or related field

Tools

Relay test sets

Relay software (SEL, GE)

Job description

Management Performance Associates is seeking a field engineer to test and commission protection and control systems for electric utilities across the upper Midwest. You will work from home with regular travel to substations, applying hands-on relay testing and control-schemes expertise.

You will troubleshoot startups, collect test data, read schematics, and report findings to customers and project leads. Requires 3–5+ years in relay testing, a related degree, and willingness to travel with a