Testing & Commissioning Technician

Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania; projects are located in the Mid-Atlantic region, with out-of-town travel for several weeks at a time.

Salary: USD $26.00–$51.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, skills, location, and other factors.

Company

hirify.global, a member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm delivering solutions for power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings projects.

What you will do

• Plan, coordinate, perform, and document commissioning from pre-commissioning through construction, testing, energization, and project closeout.
• Review wiring diagrams, schematics, construction documents, manufacturer specifications, and engineering materials before projects and outages.
• Troubleshoot and analyze protection and control systems, substation equipment, wiring, settings, apparatus test results, batteries, and equipment malfunctions.
• Develop testing, commissioning, energization, and site risk assessment plans that support safe circuit isolation, restoration, and personnel protection.
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate with clients and project teams.
• Prepare, review, approve, and distribute daily, weekly, project completion, and electrical equipment test reports.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in testing and commissioning services; electric utility experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand construction and manufacturer drawings, specifications, schematic diagrams, and one-line and three-line interconnection diagrams.
• Knowledge of electrical protection systems, relay communication, AC/DC schematics, wiring, and medium- and high-voltage substation or power plant equipment, or the ability to learn quickly.
• Basic apparatus testing and substation protection and control commissioning experience, including interpreting test results with supervision.
• Current US work eligibility and a valid USA driver's license issued by the state of residence and in good standing are required.
• Availability for out-of-town travel of up to several weeks, flexible hours, weekends, overtime, holidays, and night work is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with Doble Protection Suite, ProTest, SEL AcSELerator, or Enoserv RTS.
• Experience commissioning complex commercial or industrial equipment, protective relays, or power systems field engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Extensive in-house training, mentoring, and opportunities to develop new skills and certifications.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance for eligible US employees.
• 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth options and company match.
• Paid time off of 15–25 days per year depending on employment status and seniority.
• At least eight paid holidays for full-time employees, plus paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state laws.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted on an ongoing, rolling basis.