Substation Commissioning Senior Specialist

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Remote with up to 75% travel to project sites, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states. Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicles.

The Substation Commissioning Senior Specialist is responsible for overseeing the full life‑cycle commissioning of electrical substations, ensuring that newly constructed or upgraded substations are fully operational and meet industry standards. This role includes reviewing design documents, coordinating with construction and engineering teams, and performing detailed testing and validation of substation systems, including power transformers, breakers, relays, and control systems.

The Substation Commissioning Senior Specialist will be self‑directed on day‑to‑day work and receive high level instruction on new projects or assignments. Will execute commissioning and lead project teams and projects of complex scope. Will coordinate activities of other personnel.

The Substation Commissioning Senior Specialist will travel around the country to the different job locations at different times depending on status of project. The job does not constitute staying in one location for long periods of time.

This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

• On‑site inspection, validation, functional testing, verification and troubleshooting of electrical equipment such as transformers, switch gear, protection relays, and control systems
• Participate in factory witness testing and observe startup activities
• Use technical equipment to perform testing – Omicron test unit experience is a plus but not required
• Direct vendors / contractors in the execution of the testing
• Timely and effective management and delivery of projects
• Identify potential project risks and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
• Primary site contact for clients and build effective, long‑term client relationships
• Onboarding of project team for mobilization and provides ongoing updates

• Development of commissioning plans
• Prepare pre‑functional checklists
• Prepare functional performance test scripts

• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Review sequence of operations
• Lead and participate in commissioning focused design reviews

• Direct and assist with all project communication and reporting
• Prepare and oversee development of project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare and oversee the final commissioning report for submission to client
• Manage personal hours and site team’s hours using company tools

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

• Knowledge of substation system electrical equipment, protection, and control systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards, including IEEE, NERC, and FERC compliance requirements.
• Skilled in using power system analysis software, protection coordination tools, and SCADA integration
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and…