Substation Commissioning Manager of Renewable Energy
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering -
Energy/Power Generation
Electrical Engineering, Power Plant / Engineering, Renewable Energy, Electricity Generation
Substation Commissioning Manager of Renewable Energy
We are looking for a Substation Commissioning Manager of Renewable Energy on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2). You will work on behalf of the project Owner as a Commissioning Manager on a portfolio of renewable energy (wind, solar, battery storage). This position is responsible for execution of assigned renewable power plant projects and teams as it relates to commissioning, start up and operational turnover.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensuring commissioning activities for assigned projects are performed with high quality and adhering to all safety policies.
- Coordinating and managing EPC contractor personnel, OEM start up personnel, third party start up contractors, and operations personnel on site, as it relates to site commissioning and startup.
- Ensuring project reliability at operational turnover with plants exhibiting as little lost time in initial operation.
- Ensuring compliance with all project contractual documents to include Power Purchase Agreement and Large Generator Interconnect Agreement deliverables with local utility.
- Ensuring proper interface is made with Transmission Operators and Independent Service Operators to ensure project energization dates are achieved.
- Managing Client's onsite commissioning personnel.
- Interfaces with project's designated safety, engineering, and quality control parties.
Qualifications:
- 5 years experience in on-site project support for renewable power generation project construction start up and commissioning.
- 3 years experience minimum working for an EPC in renewable power generation project construction start up and commissioning.
Required Skillsets:
- Electrical construction and commissioning means and methods knowledge including NEC and NFPA.
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) integration and troubleshooting.
- E&I controls and instrumentation installation, startup and troubleshooting.
- Protection and Controls implementation and troubleshooting.
- Drawing review quality control inspection.
- Progress reporting.
- Management of third parties and suppliers.
- Management of direct report team members.
- Schedule and planning understanding.
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Wectec Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network. Wectec Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits 401(k) Savings Plan Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions.
The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $114.00/hr. to $119.00/hr.
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