Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager

The Opportunity

Are you ready to make an impact in the Power industry? Join PTAG
, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm
, recognized across North America for helping world‑class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.

At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

In this role, you will:

• Lead development of commissioning plans, energ sequences, and documentation packages.
• Review engineering drawings, relay settings, logic diagrams (including GOOSE messaging), and existing protection schemes.
• Manage commissioning efforts for:
• Primary equipment and HV apparatus
• P&C and relay testing
• A&I systems and SCADA
• Network and cybersecurity systems
• Perform or supervise functional, phasing, AC/DC, and point‑to‑point wiring tests.
• Troubleshoot network or serial communication issues with engineering teams.
• Manage on‑site documentation (redlines, markups, test results, and as‑left files).
• Maintain active communication with Owner representatives and field teams.
• Ensure full compliance with Customer and OSHA safety protocols.
• Participate in daily job briefings and enforce safe work practices (PPE, FR clothing, etc.).
• Proactively identify safety risks and support resolution of incidents.

• Support construction crews with technical guidance during installation and pre‑testing phases.
• Coordinate outage applications, switching activities, and resource alignment with system operators.
• Manage temporary configurations (e.g., wiring or relay settings), ensuring proper tracking and restoration.
• Validate commissioning results and direct final energization decisions.

• Approve test results, track discrepancies, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Test reports, relay settings, logic diagrams.
• SCADA/IED/GOOSE mappings.
• Final Commissioning Report and as‑left files.
• Review and support PSMP functional form development for PRC compliance.

• Interface with Substation Operations for protection blocking and restoration.
• Collaborate with SCADA teams to validate RTU control logic and data mapping.
• Review monthly contractor invoices and support change order reviews.
• Lead lessons learned and contractor performance reviews post‑commissioning.

• Conduct T&C kickoff meetings, coordinate construction sequencing and isolation.
• Witness and support control system and SCADA testing.
• Guide and validate field modifications and ensure all design changes are documented and submitted.

• Daily and weekly work plans.
• Risk mitigation and outage sequence plans.
• Test certifications, data logs, and reports.
• Final as‑built drawings and documentation packages.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or related Engineering discipline (ABET or Owner‑approved equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in:
  • Electrical equipment testing, startup, and commissioning.
  • Relay protection & control systems.
  • SCADA and communication networks.
  • Electrical field engineering and troubleshooting.
  • Specialized advanced training is preferred (e.g., PTI, WPI, ECNE, graduate‑level coursework).
• Advanced understanding of engineering theory, protection systems, and commissioning practices.
• Strong skills in drawing interpretation, documentation management, and test result validation.
• Knowledge of:
  • Aspen One Liner, Doble Protection Suite, 61850 testing.
  • Wireshark, Nmap, RTAC/SMP, SCADA/RTU/IED platforms.
  • Communication protocols: DNP3, MMS, Modbus.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks: NERC PRC‑2, PRC‑5, NPCC Directory 11, etc.
• Background check clearance per IUSA Contractor policy.
• Valid driver’s license.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• First Aid / AED certification.
• E‑STAR/CONVEX training (or willingness to complete).

• Exposure to industry leading clients and partners.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.

PTAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply now through PTAG’s careers portal or via Linked In to join our Power team in Binghamton, NY.