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

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.
• Carry out 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Flexible Protection: Voluntary options for additional life, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• 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.

Pay

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

Schedule

On-Site (location assignment based on business needs)

Company Values

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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.