Testing & Commissioning Engineer II, III or IV - Substation - DFW

This role is a remote position with high travel (up to 75%) with specific needs in the Dallas
- Forth Worth Area

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• Hourly Rate: $38/Hour - $59/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

Power Commissioning Engineer II
- Substation Experience
- Remote with Travel

• 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 (4 years for III or 6 years for Sr.) of experience in testing and commissioning OR
• Associate's degree in substation and relay technology or Electrical Technology/Power Systems and a minimum of 6 years (6 years for III or 8 years for Sr. ) of experience testing and commissioning OR
• Military technical experience (Prime Power, Electrical, Instrumentation) and a minimum of 8 years ( 10 years for III or 12 years for Sr) of experience in testing and commissioning substations
• Valid driver’s 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
• Familiarity with SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Basler, and other relay manufacturers
• Knowledge of NETA ATS/ASTM, IEEE, NERC PRC, and NESC standards

• Detailed knowledge of relay systems and substation equipment
• Understanding of substation physical design and P&C
• Understanding of protection concepts around bus, transformer, transmission line, and distribution line protection
• Ability to work independently in energized substations
• Strong drawing/schematic interpretation skills