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Power Systems Test Engineer - Relay Engineer
Resa Power
Electrical engineer for power system testing, relay commissioning, and maintenance.
10d ago
$37 - $57
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Company Size
600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electrical Services
Engineering
Field Services
Power Distribution
Testing & Commissioning
Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Power
Energy
Electrical
Corporate
Government
Renewables
Manufacturing
Solar PV
Role
What you would be doing
relay testing
relay installation
voltage testing
power assessment
cost estimating
client interaction
- Review relay settings and logic equations to ensure alignment with design requirements.
- Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment, including relay panels, transformers, and circuit breakers.
- You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers, management, vendors, customers, etc.) with respect, courtesy, cooperation, attentiveness and follow instructions from management.
- Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
- All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance of all regulatory laws.
- Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage (to 500kV) electrical systems.
- You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.
- Perform power system engineering assessments of electric power systems in the areas of proficiency of protection, short-circuit calculation, arc-flash hazard analysis, design improvements of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
- Perform functional testing of substation control circuits to validate proper relay operation.
- Meet customers on-site and review and identify their needs.
- Self-management of assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.
- You build strong relationships within the team, across RESA departments and locations and with customers and vendors.
- Provide Engineering cost estimates and bid proposals.
- Utilize Engineering skills and applicable codes and standards to implement electrical systems that are safe, dependable, and cost-effective.
- Create relay macros and testing routines to confirm system protection and control configurations.
- Develop and document standardized commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relay systems.
- Assess results and prepare written report of findings, proposals, and improvement solutions.
- Provide technical support and quality control for assigned projects.
- Perform electrical design improvements primarily to support upgrades of facilities’ electrical distribution system in conjunction with needs determined in the assessment stage.
- Interpret specs to our customer requests to design technical solutions.
- Execute end-to-end relay testing with specialized software, identifying relay behavior based on fault conditions.
- Work effectively with customers, peers and management to resolve client issues.
What you bring
switchgear testing
relay testing
power analysis
short-circuit
arc flash
mccs
- Low, Medium and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing.
- You understand and apply your knowledge of techniques, policy, procedures, equipment, and skills involved in the job.
- Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
- You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees, vendors, customers, etc.).
- Proficient in reading and accurately interpreting power system wiring diagrams including DC elementary drawings.
- Experience with electric power systems, short-circuit, protective coordination, load flow, arc flash hazard analysis.
- For positions that utilize a company vehicle, will be required to have a valid driver’s license.
- Complete Power Systems Tech duties including but not limited to:
- Ability to run medium studies and projects unassisted.
- Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and peers.
- MCC’s, Breakers and moderately complex relay calibration and power metering. Test and calibrate electro-mechanical and solid-state relay.
- Previous professional experience in power engineering studies and design experience in industrial projects is preferred.
- Strong communication (written and oral).
- Proven skills in written and oral communication of technical topics.
- Associate's degree in related field or experience equivalency and a minimum of 3 years related experience or pursuing a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering.
- Solid theoretical understanding of electricity and a good aptitude for problem solving.
- You display sound judgment and decision-making skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.
- Able to work with various people throughout the organization-Customer Focused.
- Short-Circuit, LV/MV Coordination, Arc Flash.
- Knowledge of a power system analysis software
- Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills.
- Good customer service, time management and follow-up skills.
- You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.
- Every day is different, so we need to be innovative, decision makers, flexible and adaptable.
- Knowledge of various industry standards such as: NETA, NEC, OSHA and NFPA.
- Prefer experience with most of the following or similar: MCC’s, Breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, performing start-up on switchgear up through 500kV class, etc. or training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, NAVY or another related program).
- Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a well-run company, but the connectedness of a family. We collaborate with each other and our customers.
- You are on time and preplan time off.
- Work will require flexible hours, weekends and holidays along with the availability to work out of town as needed.
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Overview
- Delivers top-tier electrical power system solutions with a focus on reliability.
- Offers a broad range of services including power system design, engineering, and maintenance.
- Provides advanced electrical infrastructure solutions for industries like energy and utilities.
- A trusted partner due to a strong focus on both preventative maintenance and emergency repairs.
- Manages electrical grid systems, upgrades power infrastructure, and offers customized energy solutions.
- Serves diverse sectors, including industrial and commercial clients, with technical proficiency.
- Deeply involved in critical infrastructure projects and long-term service agreements.
- Providing mission‑critical power system solutions with safety, reliability, operability, and efficiency
- Combining national scale with local responsiveness to deliver speed and service quality
- Embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into every facet of business strategy
- Encouraging a circular‑economy mindset by reconditioning and reusing electrical components
- Committed to advancing the green economy through support services for wind, solar, hydroelectric, and biomass power plants
- Promotes recycling and waste reduction via reconditioning and vintage component inventory, extending component lifetimes
- Supports carbon neutrality by reducing GHG emissions across operations and offsetting remaining emissions through renewable energy investment and carbon offsets
- Prioritizes circular-economy adoption—reusing and refurbishing components to conserve resources and reduce environmental impact
- Uses biodegradable, renewable Cargill FR3® insulating fluid to reduce carbon footprint in maintenance operations
- Tracks emission reduction at facility level and sets site-specific targets toward net-zero future
- Actively supports commissioning of renewable energy generation infrastructure to help transition to net-zero emissions
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