Orbital Engineering

Senior Substation Protection & Control Field Engineer - Greater Chicago, Illinois Area

Orbital Engineering

Chicago, ILFull timePosted Feb 24, 2026

Job description

Orbital is currently seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Field Engineer to support projects in the Greater Chicago area. The position may be filled at the Senior Engineer I through Senior Engineer III level, based on the candidate's experience criteria detailed below.

This position is responsible for the guiding the installation, testing, and maintenance of the protection and control and substations systems that safeguard customer electric transmission, distribution, and generation infrastructure. Performs startup and commissioning of new T&D equipment. Performs P&C system troubleshooting and problem correction. Investigates electric system events and protection operations. Performs NERC compliance activities. Documents and reviews compliance requirements.