Substation Commissioning Technician I, II, III IV or Sr. - Western US Region

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Testing & Commissioning Technician(s) I, II, III, or Sr. to support acceptance testing, maintenance, and commissioning of high-voltage substation equipment. This role requires strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety while working in energized utility environments.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform testing and commissioning on circuit breakers, power transformers, CTs/PTs, switches, bus systems, and protective relays.
• Conduct electrical tests including insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor (Doble), TTR, winding resistance, timing/SFRA, and GPS-based end-to-end relay testing.
• Troubleshoot relay misoperations and equipment failures.
• Interpret and verify one-line diagrams, protection logic, wiring schematics, and as-built drawings.
• Operate industry-standard equipment such as Megger, Doble, Vanguard, Omicron, and related tools.
• Support SCADA/RTU I/O verification and automation testing.
• Maintain accurate test reports, relay settings documentation, and redline drawings.
• Ensure compliance with NETA, NERC PRC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and utility safety standards.
• Collaborate directly with engineers, utilities, contractors, and field personnel.
• Travel regionally/nationally (50–75%) including overnight stays.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from non-technical college/university or a Technical Associate's degree and 2+ years (OR 4+ yrs High School/GED) for Technician I or BS non-technical or Technical Associates and 4+ years (or 6 yrs HS/GED) for Technician II, or BS non-technical / Technical Associates and 6+ years (8+ years HS/GED) for Technician III, or BS non-technical / Technical Associates and 8+ years (or 10+ yrs HS/GED) for Tech IV or BS non-technical / Technical Associates and 10+ years (or 12+ yrs HS/GED) for Sr. Commissioning Technicians of experience testing and commissioning substations or related technical experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass drug and background screenings.
• No travel restrictions.
• Strong mechanical/technical aptitude and safety-first mindset.
• NICET Level II (Power Testing) or higher preferred.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or 30
• OSHA Electrical Safety / NFPA 70E (or ability to obtain)
• Experience in energized substations under utility safety rules
• Familiarity with SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Basler, and other relay manufacturers
• Knowledge of NETA ATS/ASTM, IEEE, NERC PRC, and NESC standards
• Strong drawing/schematic interpretation skills