Commissioning Manager-Level 3 - Senior (11 - 15 Years

Commissioning Manager

As a Commissioning Manager, you will work with a large developer of photovoltaic utility systems. This role supports utility-scale energy projects by leading and coordinating commissioning activities from mechanical completion through energization, startup, testing, and turnover. You will act as the Owner's representative, overseeing system compliance, status reporting, and testing while managing work performed by contractors and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning plans across electrical, controls, and power systems, coordinating daily activities with EPCs, OEMs, testing vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Support interconnection and grid compliance testing (PPA, GIA/LGIA, ISO) and lead system walkdowns and punch list closure.
• Monitor field activities for safety and standards compliance, collecting and reviewing test results and turnover documentation.
• Manage test energy forecasts and AVR/AGC notifications with customers and relevant external parties.
• Develop commissioning schedules and verify SCADA HMI functionality and accuracy.
• Prepare projects for PPA, GIA, and ISO testing.
• Conduct performance analytics of PV power plant systems, including inverters, trackers, substations, and control systems (SCADA).
• Identify technical issues and support resolution with engineering and operations teams.

Required Qualifications

Education:

An engineering degree or equivalent experience is required.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience involving utility solar power systems is required.

Technical

Skills:

• Knowledge of utility-scale photovoltaic construction and commissioning.
• Familiarity with utility-scale photovoltaic components such as PV modules, combiners, inverters, transformers, met stations, and substations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / 365.
• Effective communication skills with third parties and executives.
• Strong organizational and strategic planning abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional or graduate-level academic experience in utility PV systems.
• Prior experience with SCADA systems of industrial plants or processes.
• 1-3 years of experience working with electrical grid participants such as Transmission Operators, Independent System Operators, and Balancing Authorities.

Work Environment

This position is primarily remote, with occasional travel within the United States to project locations, estimated at a maximum of 20%. The role requires the ability to work in active construction environments and manage extended commissioning windows as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded HMI controls.
• Must be able to handle prolonged periods of screen time.
• A valid driver's license with the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required. For this position, a validation of a non-restricted current driver's license is necessary, with no alcohol/drug-related driving offenses within the previous five years and no current license suspension or restriction.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.