Testing & Commissioning Manager

Testing & Commissioning Manager – Binghamton, NY ()

Join PTAG, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm recognized across North America for helping world‑class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.

We are seeking a Lead Testing & Commissioning Manager to support our growing team in Binghamton, NY. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high‑quality outcomes across complex initiatives.

• Oversee and manage testing and commissioning activities for complex high‑voltage substation projects, including greenfield and brownfield scopes.
• Lead planning, execution, verification, and documentation of Protection & Control (P&C), Automation & Integration (A&I), SCADA, Network Security, and HV component systems.
• Develop and manage comprehensive commissioning plans, outage/energization strategies, and test documentation.
• Coordinate and lead commissioning efforts across primary equipment, relay protection systems, P&C and A&I devices, SCADA, and cybersecurity systems.
• Execute and supervise AC/DC, secondary, and functional/phasing tests.
• Validate protection logic, interlocks, and messaging (e.g., GOOSE, IEC 61850).
• Troubleshoot communications and platform issues (serial, network, RTUs).
• Track and restore temporary configurations.
• Consolidate test data and prepare Final Commissioning Reports and as‑left documentation.
• Review and interpret drawings, instruction manuals, and standards.
• Initiate or manage design modifications (as‑built documentation, redlines).
• Support technical teams and contractors during installation phases.
• Ensure compliance with Customer Testing & Commissioning requirements and applicable standards (NPCC, NERC PRC‑2/5, etc.).
• Interface with Substation Operations and SCADA teams for system protection turn‑downs, switching plans, and SCADA validation.

• Uphold project safety standards; participate in job briefings and hazard identification.
• Ensure use of PPE, site access control, and conformance with OSHA and Customer‑specific safety programs.

• Serve as the Test Lead—approving all testing and certifying completion.
• Lead and participate in construction and commissioning kickoff meetings.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager on scheduling, contractor accruals, change orders, and risk mitigation.
• Guide field teams in aligning with construction sequencing and safe energization practices.
• Support training for Customer staff in new equipment or systems.

• Wiring verification reports
• Component Test Protocols (1000‑E1)
• As‑left relay settings, test plans, logic and GOOSE diagrams
• As‑left IED, SCADA, and network configuration data
• PSMP forms (where applicable)
• Weekly commissioning reports
• Substation asset key sheets
• Highlighted and redlined construction drawings
• Final Commissioning Report (including CE‑reviewed documents)

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field from an ABET‑accredited or Owner‑approved institution.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in commissioning and testing electrical equipment, relay protection & control systems, field engineering, substation startup, and SCADA & communication infrastructure.
• Advanced training (PTI, WPI, ECNE PUI) preferred.
• Advanced expertise in planning, commissioning, and engineering documentation.
• Proficiency with industry software/tools:
  Aspen One Liner, Doble Protection Suite, 61850 Test, Wireshark, NMap, Cimplicity, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols: DNP3, MMS, Modbus.
• Familiarity with RTUs and Gateways (e.g., RTAC/SMP).
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Proven ability to…