Substation Commissioning Engineer I or II

Substation Commissioning Engineer I or II

The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for testing and commissioning substation protection and control systems for our clients.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Job Description:

Reports To:

Principal Engineer
Classification:
Full-time, Exempt

Location:

On-Site:
Texas, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Missouri

Summary
The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for testing and commissioning substation protection and control systems for our clients.

Primary Duties

• Review substation drawings and conduct point-to-point checks.
• Develop substation equipment and protective relay commissioning and testing procedures.
• Modify, test, and commission substation Data Concentrator Units (DCU) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).
• Prepare and deliver technical reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and contractors to ensure project success.
• Perform data analysis and troubleshoot electrical issues, following all applicable safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often over uneven terrain or in tight spaces.
• Regular bending, kneeling, and stooping to collect samples or operate equipment at ground level.
• Frequent and repetitive motions, such as reaching, stretching, twisting, and turning, are common.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, control, and operate tools, devices, and small components.
• Occasional climbing on slopes, embankments, or ladders.
• Must have clear vision (with or without corrective lenses) for close work and distance judgment.
• Adequate hearing and speech for communicating in noisy environments and hearing site safety instructions.
• Extended exposure to outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, rain, dust, mud, and noise, for extended periods.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Education or 1-5 years of experience in the power industry, or similar.
• Strong understanding of power systems, including generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Protection relay and automation device configuration and testing knowledge.
• Troubleshooting skills in protection and control, automation, HMI, or relay networks.
• Passion for renewable energy and sustainable solutions.
• Excellent listening, reading, communication (technical, written, & verbal), attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• NETA training or certification, preferred.
• Willingness to travel to different job sites for extended periods, preferred.

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to race, religion, gender, marital/familial status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected class.