Remote Field Protection & Control Commissioning Engineer

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a field engineer to test and commission protective relays and substation equipment across the upper Midwest. You’ll work from home with daily regional travel to utility sites in transmission and distribution networks.

You’ll bring 3–5+ years of relay testing experience, hands-on knowledge of SEL and GE test sets, and a EE degree. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in utility/substation relay testing and commissioning.
• Hands-on with relay test sets and relay software (SEL, GE).
• Bachelor's degree in EE or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Willing to travel regionally and occasional out-of-state.

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 software SEL/GE

Willing to travel

Driver's license

Electrical engineering background

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE

Tools

SEL relay test sets

GE relay software

Job description

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a field engineer to test and commission protective relays and substation equipment across the upper Midwest. You’ll work from home with daily regional travel to utility sites in transmission and distribution networks.

You’ll bring 3–5+ years of relay testing experience, hands-on knowledge of SEL and GE test sets, and a EE degree. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required.