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Compu Dynamics

Project Manager

Chicago, IL · Remote

Coordinate cross-functional project teams including mechanical, electrical, structural, controls ... Experience leading projects across multiple geographic markets or remote sites. * Familiarity with ...

Linesight

Director - Cost Management

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$225K - $250K/yr

Preferred candidates will have cost, scheduling, and project controls experience within this market ... This opportunity is open to remote or hybrid standards. If local to one of our US offices, the ...

Saturn Machine Works

Project Manager

Chicago, IL · Remote

$40K - $45K/yr

As a Project Manager, you will work full-time in a remote capacity, overseeing and coordinating various projects to ensure successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline. If you are a detail ...

Motorola

Project Manager - US Remote

Chicago, IL · Remote

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the implementation of APX Next/N70 Radios & Smart ... LI-JM3 LI-REMOTE Basic Requirements Required Skills: * High School diploma, plus a Bachelor ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote project controls in Lisle, IL is $43.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.58 and $50.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Project Controls job involves managing and overseeing project schedules, costs, and resources to ensure successful project execution—all from a remote location. Responsibilities typically include tracking budgets, analyzing risks, coordinating with stakeholders, and using software tools to monitor project progress. This role is essential in industries like construction, engineering, and IT, where efficient project management is crucial. Remote Project Controls professionals rely on digital tools and communication platforms to collaborate with teams and keep projects on track. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with project management software are key for success in this role.

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Remote Project Controls professionals are responsible for monitoring project progress, analyzing cost data, updating schedules, and preparing regular status reports for stakeholders. They frequently collaborate with project managers, engineers, and financial teams to identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure that project deliverables stay on track. Daily tasks may include data analysis, attending virtual meetings, maintaining documentation, and responding to queries from various team members across different locations. This role often requires balancing multiple projects at once while adapting to shifting priorities and deadlines. Success in this position relies on effective remote communication and strong organizational skills to ensure seamless project execution.

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To excel in a Remote Project Controls role, you typically need strong analytical skills, expertise in cost management and scheduling, and a background in engineering, construction management, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Deltek, as well as certifications like PMP or CCP, are highly valued. Exceptional attention to detail, proactive communication, and self-motivation are important soft skills for remote collaboration and effective performance monitoring. These competencies are crucial for ensuring project deadlines and budgets are met while maintaining alignment among distributed teams.

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Substation Protection & Controls Project Engineer (PE License Required)

Amped I LLC

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$149K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Create and modify design documents and drawings for substation protection and control projects.

  • Design auxiliary power systems, develop SCADA systems, and perform system integration activities.

  • Perform calculations, relay coordination studies, and prepare relay settings for substation protection systems.

Job description

Description

Amped I LLC was founded in 2010 as a design and engineering firm specializing in power infrastructure projects ranging from transmission to distribution for power utility, industry, government and commercial facilities. Amped I is a small, certified Women's Business Enterprise with the goal to provide exceptional value, integrity, and client satisfaction to all of our clients' needs. Amped I is also committed to both career growth and job satisfaction for each individual team member. We are proud and stand behind our core values of accountability, collaboration, positive energy, problem solving, and continuous improvement.


Job Summary

The Substation Protection & Controls Project Engineer role is a mid-level, full-time, permanent position. This position is fully-remote, allowing you to work from home Monday - Friday each week. While working alongside a team of experienced electrical engineers and providing guidance to entry-level electrical engineers, this position leads projects in electrical substation protection and control design. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity where your contributions and career growth is valued from day one, we invite you to apply!


Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Create/modify design documents and drawings for a project, including one-lines, three-lines, control schematics and wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements and specifications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, and generating bills of material
  • Design auxiliary AC and DC power systems
  • Develop SCADA system and communications interfaces
  • Work with various project teams to fully develop system integration of protection, control, and monitoring systems
  • Perform basic calculations such as relay burden, voltage drop, and short circuit calculations
  • Perform relay coordination studies and prepare relay settings
  • Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with Project Managers, clients, designers and drafters as needed
  • Single point of contact with clients on technical issues
  • Multi-discipline engineering
  • Manages project work from all technical aspects
  • Ability to review engineering of the entire project
  • Creates project cost estimates and proposals for new project work
  • Performs site walk-downs independently to scope project requirements
  • Produce scope documents based on client requests and standards

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Strong understanding of a substation project lifecycle at the utility level 
  • Excellent technical communication and detail-oriented work practices
  • High comfort level with teaching, training, and mentoring team members

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited university in Electrical Engineering 
  • Engineering Technology degrees considered in combination with industry experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License required, MS Engineering preferred, but not required
    • Ability to obtain PE License in additional states/jurisdictions based on client requirements
  • Minimum 6 years experience in relay protection and control design of high voltage 12-500 kV substations

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as access to telemedicine.
  • Retirement Plans: 401(k) with a company match.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation days, sick leave, and personal time off.
  • Paid Company Holidays: Company paid holidays and one floating holiday.
  • Family Support: Paid leave policies for maternity, paternity, adoption, and foster care placement.
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Remote work options and flexible work hours.

**In order to be considered for this position, please also complete the Culture Index assessment, linked here.


Our company embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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