Lead CXA Commissioning Agent

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP's 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

Overview

An Electrical Commissioning Manager / Senior CxA (Medium & High Voltage) is a specialized leader responsible for overseeing the safe installation, pre-commissioning, and full energization of critical substation, switchgear, and utility infrastructure. This role transitions from a standard building systems agent into an operational leader who coordinates specialized installation and testing groups while enforcing rigid high-voltage safety and maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

• Factory Witness Testing (FWT): Travel internationally to vendor manufacturing facilities to lead and execute the first level of primary equipment verification, ensuring factory build quality matches the design.
• Group Coordination & Oversight: Supervise site installation crews and specialized electrical commissioning groups to manage a seamless transition from construction to live energization.
• Safety Rules Enforcement: Act as or direct the Senior Authorized Person (SAP) or Authorized Person (AP) to establish strict High Voltage Safety Rules, switching orders, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Work Permit programs.
• Testing Program Management: Oversee Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning phases for medium and high-voltage equipment, including transformers, MV/HV switchgear, GIS, and protective relays.
• Inter-Agency Liaison: Coordinate technical dependencies directly with engineering procurement construction (EPC) firms, local utility companies, and regional regulatory authorities.
• Relay & Fault Diagnostics: Lead the troubleshooting of grid/substation abnormalities by reviewing COMTRADE files, checking protection secondary injections, and adjusting circuit settings.
• Documentation Approval: Audit, review, and formally approve complex vendor test plans, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) results.

Qualifications

• Travel Flexibility: Ability and willingness to travel overseas for international Factory Witness Testing (FWT) deployments, often on short notice.
• Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) focused on Power Systems.
• Experience: 8+ years in utility-scale solar, hyperscale data centers, or heavy industrial MV/HV power substations.
• Standards Expertise: Complete knowledge of NFPA 70B (Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance), NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace), and applicable IEEE power standards.
• Certifications: Valid passport for global travel, AP/SAP qualification, or professional electrical engineering licenses/certifications preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• Their compensation is USD $139,360.00 - USD $197,600.00 /Yr.