Lead Commissioning Engineer

At Emerge by POWERX Edge, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re designing distribution systems, testing protection & control relays, coordinating utility commissioning, or managing projects in the field, your work helps keep people, infrastructure, & systems safe & reliable.

As part of POWERX Edge, you’ll join a nationwide network of experts with opportunities for career growth, advanced certifications, and work on mission-critical electrical infrastructure projects.

At Emerge by POWERX Edge, as a transformative power delivery utility services team we have a clear mission: to keep people and infrastructure safe while delivering high-quality, reliable results. Our expertise spans protection and control field testing, commissioning of substation projects, and the engineering and coordination of power distribution system construction. We also provide precision wiring terminations on control panels and relay equipment within substations.

What sets us apart is more than our technical expertise. It’s our culture. Safety and people always come first, while excellence is the benchmark on every project. Backed by POWERX Edge, we bring the scale of a nationwide leader together with the care and focus of a specialized team.

At Emerge, we don’t just deliver projects, we create impact. Whether you’re an engineer designing distribution networks, a field specialist testing relays, or a project manager coordinating commissioning, your work protects people and strengthens communities.

Join a team that’s Powered by Excellence and take your career to the next level. Contact us today to learn more!

• Competitive Pay
• Incentives for Certifications
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, Basic Life/AD&D, and other ancillary products
• 401k program with a company match
• Performance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• PTO including Wellness Days and Paid Holidays
• And much more!

The Lead Commissioning Engineer leads complex substation commissioning projects, overseeing all phases including planning, execution, testing, and documentation. This role ensures compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and client requirements. The engineer supports multiple crews performing work across transmission and distribution substations, troubleshoots issues, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

Oversees tasks associated with the following:
Commissioning Engineer, Jr. Commissioning Engineer, Contract Relay Tech, Jr. Contract Relay Tech, Lead Substation Wireman.

Technical Oversight

• Perform engineering design and relay settings reviews and interpret design specifications.
• Review and evaluate drawings and submittals to ensure compliance with design specifications and project requirements.
• Provide technical feedback and recommendations based on the review of engineering documents.
• Submit applicable work requests where required

Commissioning and Validation

• Oversee all aspects of commissioning work on dedicated projects with electrical/mechanical crews.
• Assist and/or perform commission of new transmission and distribution substations, power equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and micro-processor), pilot channel equipment (power line carrier, transfer trip, fiber optic, line tuners/traps, etc.), controls and communications equipment.
• Execute testing/routine maintenance of Transmission and Distribution substation equipment, relaying (electro-mechanical, solid state and micro-processor), pilotchannel equipment (powerline carrier, transfer trip, fiber optic, line tuners, line traps, etc.) controls and communications equipment.
• Assist in documenting results and preparing project reports.

Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution

• Identify and resolve issues with electrical/mechanical systems and equipment during the commissioning process.
• Assist with resolving on-site commissioning issues in collaboration with senior engineers and client representatives.
• Lead reviews of mid-operations of safety incidents including developing and implementing mitigation actions to prevent…