Commissioning Engineer I

Employment Type: Full-time, Salary, Exempt, On-Site (location assignment based on business needs)

Expected Travel: up to 75% based on project needs

Industry: Electrical Engineering | Power Systems | Automation

Ready to Power the Future?

• Competitive Compensation: Salary, exempt-supplemental pay, performance-based bonuses, annual awards, and client & employee referral incentives.
• Retirement Security: Up to 4% employer match dollar for dollar on your retirement plan.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Generous contributions toward healthcare reimbursement (employee + dependent).
• Paid Time Off: PTO allowance based upon years of professional work experience.
• Career Growth: In-house training programs and hands-on, field-based learning experiences to support your professional development.
• PPE: Generous allowance for necessary protective gear and site required clothing.
• Travel Perks: Opportunity to explore new and unique places in the United States. Employer-paid lodging, meals, transportation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and contractors.
• Analyze substation drawings and perform point-to-point checks.
• Test and commission substation protection and control equipment and systems.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and maintain project documentation.
• Troubleshoot protective relays, communication networks, automation systems, and SCADA/HMI.
• Complete ECNS training program successfully.
• Model and apply company values and operational principles.

Education

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Preferred Experience

• 0–3 years in the power industry.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.
• Experience in utilities, industrial plants, consulting engineering, or system integration.

Required Technical Skills

• Knowledge of protection and control systems, automation, and relay troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with electric power system design, studies, integration, and communication technology.
• Hands-on experience with protocols and standards commonly used in power systems, including IEC-61850, DNP, and Modbus.

Attributes

• Passion for troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Flexible "go with the flow" mentality.

Travel

• Willingness to travel to job sites, including for extended assignments as needed.
• Location assignments vary based on project needs, scope of work, and company resources.
• Must hold a valid Driver's License.

Physical Demands

• Adequate vision (with or without corrective lenses) for close work and distance judgment.
• Adequate hearing and speech for communicating in noisy environments and hearing site safety instructions.
• Extended exposure to outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, rain, dust, mud, and noise, for extended periods.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.