Remote Field Power Protection & Commissioning Engineer

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Modern Machining Solutions Inc is seeking a field engineer to test and commission protective relays, control schemes, and substation equipment across the upper Midwest. You\'ll work from home and travel to substations within your territory.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, start-ups, and data collection on HV equipment, reading schematics, and reporting findings to customers and project leads. The role offers a competitive hourly pay plus overtime, with a company vehicle and full

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

Relay software

Reading schematics

Field engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE or related field

Tools

Relay test sets

Relay software (SEL/GE)

Job description

Modern Machining Solutions Inc is seeking a field engineer to test and commission protective relays, control schemes, and substation equipment across the upper Midwest. You\'ll work from home and travel to substations within your territory.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, start-ups, and data collection on HV equipment, reading schematics, and reporting findings to customers and project leads. The role offers a competitive hourly pay plus overtime, with a company vehicle and full