Substation Commissioning Manager - Transmission

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Date:
Feb 23, 2026

Location:

WI, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product.

Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.

The Commissioning Manager runs the job. They own the testing and commissioning side of the project from kickoff to closeout. Whether it’s supporting the field crew, managing the client, or keeping budgets and schedules in check — the CM makes sure it all gets done right. They’re part project manager, part technical lead, and part people manager.

• Primary T&C Resource for BV Client Program
• Main Point of Contact and Support for T&C Contractors
• Project Lifecycle Responsibilities
  • Kickoff
    • Select T&C Vendor with Client Coordination
    • Onboard contractor
    • Document and organize tracking information for project
      • Engagement in project meetings to keep informed and answer questions or provide input as needed
  • Design Kick-Off
    • Support Project scoping/estimating and Schedule/Outage planning efforts
      • Engage T&C Vendor for input
      • Attend walkdowns
    • Review/Approve Commissioning Plan
      • Issue to Client
  • Design Phase
    • Support engineering/review design/print IFRs
      • Engage and support constructability review & walkdowns
    • Review/update Commissioning Plans and Outages
    • Estimate finalization with T&C Vendor Engagement
  • Execution phase
    • Track/support construction prior to T&C mobilization. Site visits as needed
    • Engage T&C contractor on progress/milestones and construction timelines
    • Oversight of field commissioning – Remote and Onsite mix
      • Review status updates, track completion/deliverables
      • Review completion of Commissioning Documentation
      • Provide support as needed
  • Project Closeout
    • Verify completion of closeout activities
      • Commissioning documentation completions and approvals
        
        Verification of as built print consolidation and submittal

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• Bachelor's of Engineering preferred
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Project Instructions Manual, contract documents, and startup guidelines. Project Management Skills. Leadership Skills. Supervisory Skills. Communications Skills. Customer Relations Skills. Planning Skills. Multi-tasking skills. Problem Solving / Decision Making. Computer Skills. Knowledge of technical principles related to power plants. Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools. Resource Management.

• 5+ years of startup experience, with at least one previous assignment as a lead discipline engineer.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

OSHA 10 Hour Training

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.

• See and hear…