Remote Power Systems Protection & Commissioning Engineer

Top Echelon Software 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

Top Echelon Software LLC is seeking a field engineer to test and commission protection and control systems for electric utilities across the upper Midwest. This role is remote-based with daily regional travel to substations.

You will test protective relays, read schematics, troubleshoot startups and collect test data on HV equipment, reporting findings to customers and project leads. Travel is frequent, including occasional out-of-state sites.

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; NETA certification is not required.
• Willingness to travel and flexible hours.
• Valid driver’s license and 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

Protection relays

Substation testing

Electric utility experience

Customer reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE

Tools

SEL relay test sets

GE relay software

Job description

Top Echelon Software LLC is seeking a field engineer to test and commission protection and control systems for electric utilities across the upper Midwest. This role is remote-based with daily regional travel to substations.

You will test protective relays, read schematics, troubleshoot startups and collect test data on HV equipment, reporting findings to customers and project leads. Travel is frequent, including occasional out-of-state sites.