Lead Substation Commissioning Technician - Central Region

About the Role

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Discipline Engineer to verify that transmission substation equipment is commissioned in compliance with project contracts and specifications, ensuring operational feasibility and proper testing per supplier requirements. The role provides functional direction to technicians, craft staff, and other discipline engineers.

Location: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Iowa (US)

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Staff (relocation eligible, no visa sponsorship)

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation and maintenance of a detailed commissioning schedule.
• Proactively plan for commissioning activities and major milestones.
• Execute the commissioning effort, ensuring compliance with specifications and contracts for efficient, timely turnover to the client.
• Conduct thorough system walk‑downs/reviews to establish completion status and identify outstanding items.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert (SME) for protection system design, settings/configurations, installation, testing, and NERC CIP ESP/Security Zone commissioning.
• Oversee the commissioning process, review and approve documentation and test results, and provide technical support.
• Review and support Commissioning Test Plans and test results for relay calibration and operation.
• Provide technical/troubleshooting support to relay commissioning test plans and approve relay test results.
• Receive, review, and approve protection system commissioning documentation, including AC Acceptance (Load Check) and post‑commissioning reviews.
• Ensure correct symmetrical phasing of voltages and currents with balanced loading.
• Review all checklists and test reports for adequacy and completeness, providing feedback to the commissioning resource organization within two weeks of receipt.
• Provide SWMS inventory and configuration validation.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards applicable to duties and accountabilities.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and change‑management associated with implemented improvements.

Management Responsibilities

• Acts as the lead person for the discipline but does not have formal supervisory responsibility for staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• OSHA 10‑Hour Training.
• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET or NETA certification (preferred).
• 8+ years of relevant startup experience (preferred).

Preferred Competencies / Skills

• Knowledge of project instructions manual, contract documents, and startup guidelines.
• Understanding of division policies.
• Supervisory, communication, planning, multi‑tasking, problem‑solving, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of discipline technical principles related to power plants.
• Familiarity with tools, equipment, and instruments used in job duties.
• Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Lift and carry items up to 50 lb; stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in confined, cluttered, or uneven areas.
• Full range of motion and flexibility; repetitive hand movements; may work above 5 ft height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Work up to 12‑hour shifts involving hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes.
• High‑voltage substation environment: cramped spaces, awkward positions, extreme temperatures (above 90 °F or below 32 °F), inclement weather, bright or low lighting, noise, hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment also required.
• Position is safety‑sensitive.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care portfolio including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company‑matched 401(k) plan.
• Adoption reimbursement and tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts and employee referral program.
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Pre‑tax accounts and voluntary legal plan.
• Access to the B&V Credit Union.
• Performance‑based bonus program eligibility.
• Employee ownership (100 % ESOP) with stock ownership benefits.