Remote Power Systems Test & Protection Engineer

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Full benefits and 401(k) match

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a field engineer to test and commission protective relays and substation equipment across the upper Midwest. You will work from home and travel to sites daily, supporting transmission and distribution projects.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of utility relay testing experience, hands-on relay test sets/software (SEL, GE), a bachelor’s degree in EE or equivalent, and a valid driver's license. Occasional weekends and flexible hours are required.

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 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

Substation relay testing

Relay test sets & software

Flexible hours & driving

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEL relay software

GE relay software

Job description

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a field engineer to test and commission protective relays and substation equipment across the upper Midwest. You will work from home and travel to sites daily, supporting transmission and distribution projects.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of utility relay testing experience, hands-on relay test sets/software (SEL, GE), a bachelor’s degree in EE or equivalent, and a valid driver's license. Occasional weekends and flexible hours are required.