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Senior Testing & Commissioning Engineer

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Senior Testing & Commissioning Engineer

Location – Illinois, Wisconsin & Michigan – 75% Travel

Salaries range from $110k-$160k plus 401k, Health Insurance, Vacation, PTO, Employee Ownership Plan, Per Diem, Company Vehicle & Bonus Schemes.

About The Client:

  • leader in field services
  • Great company benefits package
  • Amazing growth opportunities, with fast tracked paths of progression
  • Excellent overtime rates
  • Training provided for next level of NETA certification

Key Responsibilities:

  • Inspect, test, troubleshoot, commission, and start up control circuits, instrumentation, and high-voltage equipment (up to 765kV).
  • Perform testing on power circuit breakers, complex relays, and metering devices.
  • Program, test, and calibrate electro-mechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based protection relays.
  • Rotate on-call duties for emergency response and address customer emergencies promptly.
  • Assess test results and compile comprehensive reports, including findings, recommendations, and proposed improvements.
  • Review and implement electrical design upgrades for utility substations, ensuring adherence to client-specific standards and requirements.
  • Work closely with customer representatives on-site to identify and meet their needs.
  • Use engineering expertise and best practices to deliver electrical systems that are safe, reliable, and cost-efficient.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to technicians and engineers as required.

The successful candidate must have/show:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years experience in a related field.
  • Knowledge of the Electric Code and other industry standards including, OSHA, IEEE, NETA & NFPA.
  • Previous experience with power utility testing, commissioning projects are .
  • Experience with SEL and other protection software.

Please only apply for this role if you are in the US and do not require any visa sponsorship.

Senior Testing & Commissioning Engineer

Chicago, IL
Full time

Published on 07/02/2025

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