Commissioning Engineer III

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

Expected Travel: up to 75% based on project needs

About the role

Join a team that values your expertise and invests in your future. We offer:

• 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.
• Download Sequence of Event Records and COMTRADE files as part of relay analysis.
• Conduct safety assessments and briefings with the testing crew, outlining current job site conditions, power system status, and emergency response procedures.
• Lead customer training and assist with design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of automation and protection systems.
• Manage projects within scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring quality and safety.
• Support proposal development for equipment, services, and systems.
• Complete ECNS training program successfully.
• Model and apply company values and operational principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Download Sequence of Event Records and COMTRADE files as part of relay analysis.
• Conduct safety assessments and briefings with the testing crew, outlining current job site conditions, power system status, and emergency response procedures.
• Lead customer training and assist with design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of automation and protection systems.
• Manage projects within scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring quality and safety.
• Support proposal development for equipment, services, and systems.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Preferred Experience: 6+ years in the power industry. Professional Engineer (PE) license. Experience in utilities, industrial plants, consulting engineering, or system integration. Project management experience and familiarity with tracking software.
• Required Technical Skills: Expertise in protection and control systems, automation, and relay troubleshooting. Familiarity with electric power system design, studies, integration, and communication technology. Proficiency in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting HMI/SCADA systems and industrial networking. 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. Successful background check and negative drug test results.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Preferred Experience: 6+ years in the power industry. Professional Engineer (PE) license. Experience in utilities, industrial plants, consulting engineering, or system integration. Project management experience and familiarity with tracking software.
• Required Technical Skills: Expertise in protection and control systems, automation, and relay troubleshooting. Familiarity with electric power system design, studies, integration, and communication technology. Proficiency in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting HMI/SCADA systems and industrial networking. 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. Successful background check and negative drug test results.

Skills

• Expertise in protection and control systems, automation, and relay troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with electric power system design, studies, integration, and communication technology.
• Proficiency in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting HMI/SCADA systems and industrial networking.
• Hands-on experience with protocols and standards commonly used in power systems, including IEC-61850, DNP, and Modbus.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Salary, exempt-supplemental pay, performance-based bonuses, annual awards, and client & employee referral incentives.

Schedule

On-Site (location assignment based on business needs)

Will require up to 75% travel based on project needs.

Must hold a valid Driver's License.

Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often over uneven terrain or in tight spaces.

Regular bending, kneeling, and stooping to collect samples or operate equipment at ground level.

Frequent and repetitive motions, such as reaching, stretching, twisting, and turning, are common.

Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, control, and operate tools, devices, and small components.

Occasional climbing on slopes, embankments, or ladders.

Must have clear 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.

About Us

At ECNS, we don’t just offer jobs — we build meaningful careers. Whether you're an innovator, a problem solver, or someone who simply wants to make a difference, you’ll find a place here where your skills are valued, your ideas are heard, and your growth is a priority. We’re proud of our collaborative culture, our commitment to excellence, and the impact we make in the communities we serve. As we grow, we’re looking for passionate people who want to grow with us — individuals who are curious, driven, and ready to challenge the status quo. Explore our open positions and discover how your next chapter could start at ECNS. Let’s build something incredible — together.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, and responsibilities associated with this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, marital/familial status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected class.

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.