Lead CXA Commissioning Agent

About Us

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader. TRC's professionals work with a broad range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We deliver breakthrough solutions that address local needs -- so our clients can better succeed in an ever-changing world.

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.
• Education: 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 $66.08 - USD $95.00 /Hr.