Field Commissioning Engineer

MMR Group Field Commissioning Engineer- Job Location: Brookhaven, Ms. District Office or Conroe Tx. Office are the headquarters with job locations predominately in MS, LA, TX, and AR. Organization Description: MMR Group is the largest privately owned open-shop electrical and instrumentation contractor in the United States, leading the industry in providing instrument and technical services. With over 30 offices across the country, MMR offers a diverse range of services, including electrical construction and maintenance, power distribution, panel and modular control building fabrication, telecommunications and security systems, commissioning and start-up assistance, power development, maintenance services, mission-critical construction, and power engineering and design Company Culture: At MMR, our people are our product. It is not equipment, tools, buildings, or dollars that have led to our success, but rather it is compassion, ingenuity, and drive to succeed instilled in our people. We are successful because we are committed to investing in our people, providing competitive salaries and benefits packages, and offering lifelong learning and development opportunities. Our investment in training programs and resources allows our employees to reach both their personal and professional goals. With a work hard, play hard mentality, MMR stands committed to being an exciting place to work. Job Description: MMR is seeking highly motivated Field Commissioning Engineer candidates to support the testing, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of utility substation Protection & Control (P&C) systems. The Commissioning Engineer will serve as the technical lead for commissioning activities, ensuring substation systems are installed, tested, and energized safely and in accordance with engineering design, customer requirements, and industry standards. This role requires extensive knowledge of protection and control systems, protective relaying, substation equipment, and electrical testing procedures. The successful candidate will work directly with customers, project managers, construction teams, and engineering personnel to execute commissioning projects ranging from distribution substations to EHV transmission facilities. This position is ideal for an experienced relay technician, commissioning specialist, or protection and control engineer seeking a field-focused leadership opportunity. Essential Responsibilities- Commissioning & Startup ActivitiesLead commissioning and energization activities for transmission and distribution substations.Develop and execute commissioning plans, test procedures, and startup checklists.Verify proper installation and operation of protection and control systems.Perform and oversee point-to-point checks, functional testing, and acceptance testing.Coordinate system energization and cutover activities.Support outage planning and switching activities.Lead troubleshooting efforts during startup and commissioning.Protection & Control SystemsCommission and validate: Line protection schemesTransformer protection systemsBus differential systemsBreaker failure protectionFeeder protectionGenerator protectionCapacitor bank protectionLoad shedding systemsVerify relay settings implementation and relay logic functionality.Conduct end-to-end protection testing and communication-assisted scheme testing.Analyze relay event reports, fault records, and oscillography data.Validate protection coordination and system performance.Engineering ResponsibilitiesReview construction drawings, relay settings, one-lines, wiring diagrams, and design packages.Identify design discrepancies and provide field engineering support.Support integration of protection, control, SCADA, RTU, and communication systems.Assist with engineering design improvements and commissioning lessons learned.Coordinate engineering changes and field revisions.Ensure compliance with utility standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements.Project LeadershipServe as technical lead for commissioning projects.Coordinate activities among: Utility customersProject managersConstruction teamsRelay testing personnelOperations groupsManage commissioning schedules and project milestones.Support project planning and resource forecasting.Mentor relay technicians and junior engineers.Facilitate customer meetings and startup coordination meetings.Documentation & Quality ControlDevelop commissioning reports and turnover packages.Review test results and ensure documentation accuracy.Maintain commissioning records and project files.Prepare punch lists and track project closeout items.Ensure all testing documentation meets customer and company requirements.Safety ResponsibilitiesPromote a safety-first culture in all field activities.Lead daily job safety briefings and hazard assessments.Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, company, and customer safety programs.Stop work when unsafe conditions are identified.Serve as a safety leader for field crews and subcontractors.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.Equivalent combination of education and extensive commissioning experience will be considered.Minimum 5-10 years of experience in: Protective relayingSubstation testingCommissioningPower system operationsStrong understanding of utility transmission and distribution systems.Ability to independently lead commissioning projects.Ability to interpret: One-line diagramsAC/DC schematicsWiring diagramsProtection & Control drawingsRelay settings filesValid driver's license and ability to travel extensively.Preferred QualificationsProfessional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.Experience with: Entergy standardsUtility commissioning proceduresRenewable energy interconnectionsGenerator commissioningIEC 61850 systemsPrevious experience serving as commissioning lead on major utility projects.Technical Experience Candidates should have working knowledge of: Relay ManufacturersSELGESiemensABBBeckwithBaslerTest EquipmentDoble F6150 / F6150svOmicron CMC SeriesMegger equipmentOmicron & Vanguard CT Testing EquipmentSF6 Moisture testing (DILO)DuctoringDoble Power FactoringDoble Breaker Time & Travel EquipmentGround Grid TestingPrimary injection equipmentSoftware ApplicationsSEL AcSELeratorOmicron Test UniverseDoble Protection SuiteASPEN OneLinerRTAC configuration toolsSCADA and communications platformsCommunications & AutomationIEC 61850DNP3ModbusMirrored BitsFiber communicationsRTUs and SCADA systemsSynchrophasor and PMU applicationsPhysical RequirementsAbility to work in energized electrical substations.Ability to travel up to 75-100% as project requirements dictate.Ability to climb ladders, work outdoors, and lift equipment up to 50 pounds.Ability to work extended hours during outages, turnarounds, and commissioning events.What We OfferCompetitive compensation packagePer diem and travel reimbursementCompany vehicle eligibilityComprehensive benefits packageCareer advancement opportunitiesExposure to major utility, transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projectsIndustry-leading testing and commissioning equipmentCollaborative, safety-focused culture