Sr. Substation Commissioning Technician (Power Engineering)

TL;DR

Sr. Substation Commissioning Technician (Power Engineering): Verifying that transmission substation equipment is commissioned in compliance with project contracts and specifications with an accent on protection system design and NERC CIP security zones. Focus on executing commissioning efforts, performing system walk-downs, and providing technical troubleshooting for relay calibration.

Location: Must be domiciled in the US Midwest (WI, IA, MN, TX, LA, MS) and available for travel

Salary: $124,000 - $148,000

Company

A global engineering and construction firm specializing in critical infrastructure and energy solutions.

What you will do

• Prepare and maintain detailed commissioning schedules and project milestones.
• Execute commissioning efforts to ensure strict compliance with associated specifications and contracts.
• Perform thorough system walk-downs to identify completion status and outstanding items.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Protection System design, installation, and NERC CIP ESP/Security Zone commissioning.
• Review and approve relay calibration, operation, and AC acceptance test results.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for relay commissioning test plans.

Requirements

• Must be domiciled in the US Midwest (WI, IA, MN, TX, LA, MS).
• OSHA 10 Hour Training certification.
• Ability to travel and work a 10-day on, 4-day off hitch schedule.
• Physical capacity to lift up to 50 lbs and work in extreme temperatures or confined spaces.
• Must pass pre-employment onboarding including background checks, drug screens, and motor vehicle records search.

Nice to have

• NICET or NETA Certification.
• 5+ years of relevant startup or commissioning experience.
• Strong supervisory, planning, and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Company matched 401k plan.
• Compensation for travel time and expenses.
• Adoption reimbursement and vendor discounts.
• AD&D insurance and voluntary legal plan.
• Performance-based bonus program.