Testing & Commissioning Engineer II- Substation Testing & Commissioning

This is a 100% travel role, focused on specific states within the Western United States. Candidates must currently live in 4a1 or be willing to relocate to 4a1 the Western US.About Ampirical

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Hourly Rate: $38/Hour - $50/Hour
- Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)
Profit-Sharing Bonus:
Semi-annual, performance-based (10% to 20% of salary)
Day-One Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting
PTO:
Starting at 80 hours of vacation & 40 hours of sick time per year + 10 paid holidays
Flexible

Work Schedule:

Every other Friday off
Career Development:
Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement
Perks:
Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more

• Develop commissioning plans for substation projects, including physical design and protection & control (P&C) components.

• Create relay settings files for SEL, GE, and Basler relays using protection summaries and AC/DC schematics.

• Perform testing and commissioning on substation equipment such as circuit breakers, power transformers, CTs/PTs, switches, bus systems, and protective relays.

• Conduct electrical testing including insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor (Doble), TTR, winding resistance, timing, SFRA, and GPS-based end-to-end relay testing.

• Test current transformers, relay panels, and verify full protective relay functionality.

• Support and perform SCADA and SCADA/RTU I/O verification, including automation testing.

• Adjust and verify the operation of group-operated switches.

• Troubleshoot relay misoperations, equipment failures, and protection logic issues.

• Interpret and verify one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, protection logic, and as-built drawings.

• Operate industry-standard test equipment including Megger, Doble, Vanguard, and Omicron.

• Maintain accurate documentation including test reports, relay settings, and redline/as-built drawings.

• Ensure compliance with NETA, NERC PRC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and utility safety standards.

• Collaborate with engineers, design teams, utilities, contractors, and field personnel.

• Travel regionally or nationally 100%, including overnight stays.

• Bachelors Degree from an ABET credited school and minimum 2 years of experience in testing and commissioning OR

• Associate's degree in substation and relay technology or Electrical Technology/Power Systems and a minimum of 8 years of experience testing and commissioning OR

• High school diploma / GED and aminimum 10 years of experience in testing and commissioning substations

• OR Military technical experience (Prime Power, Electrical, Instrumentation) and a minimum of 8 years of experience in testing and commissioning substations

• Valid drivers license

• Ability to pass drug and background screenings

• No travel restrictions

• Strong mechanical/technical aptitude and safety-first mindset

• NICET Level I (Power Testing) or higher

• Ability to obtain a TWIC card

• OSHA 10 or 30

• OSHA Electrical Safety / NFPA 70E (or ability to obtain)

• Experience in energized substations under utility safety rules

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