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

Industry

Electrical Engineering | Power Systems | Automation

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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. Ability to execute all expected responsibilities of a senior-level substation commissioning engineer, including initial concept development, design, implementation, ongoing maintenance and technical support.
• 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.

Work Site Environment

• 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.

Salary Information

$145,000 - $185,000 per year.

Our salary ranges are established based on comprehensive market data and industry standards to ensure competitive and equitable pay. Compensation is determined by the role, responsibilities, and location, with consideration for job-related factors such as experience, training, knowledge, and skills. While we maintain structured ranges aligned with market benchmarks, we may adjust the level and corresponding pay range if the position is filled by a candidate with significantly more or less experience.