Electrical Commissioning Technician - Medium Voltage Systems

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning of medium-voltage switchgear, substations, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Support commissioning of utility interconnections and service entrance systems.
• Commission transformers, protective relays, and grounding systems in accordance with project requirements.
• Oversee commissioning of medium-voltage distribution systems feeding UPS, PDUs, and critical loads.
• Develop, review, and execute commissioning plans, procedures, scripts, and test protocols.
• Cookordinate commissioning activities with owners, engineers, contractors, utilities, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Validate system readiness through inspections, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Identify deficiencies, track issues, and verify corrective actions through to closeout.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes and standards (NFPA, NEC, IEEE, NETA, OSHA), and client commissioning requirements.
• Provide on-site technical leadership and mentorship to commissioning staff and field teams.
• Support system start-up, energization, and turnover activities while maintaining strict adherence to safety controls.
• Maintain detailed commissioning documentation, reports, and final turnover records.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of medium-voltage electrical systems, including switchgear, substations, and power distribution.
• Familiarity with electrical testing standards and practices (NETA, IEEE, NFPA, NEC).
• Proven ability to develop and execute commissioning plans and procedures.
• Strong understanding of system integration, functional testing, and startup processes.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills within energized or pre-energized environments.
• Effective communication and coordination skills with multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders.
• Able to lead and mentor field personnel in a fast-paced construction or commissioning environment.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• NETA certification preferred.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.