Commissioning Engineer

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profile Job Location:

Katy, TX - USA

profile Monthly Salary: USD 100000 - 170000
Posted on: 4 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

***Fully Remote Position with extensive domestic field-based travel***

Our client is seeking Protection & Control (P&C) Field Testing and Commissioning Engineers at multiple experience levels to support high-voltage substation projects across transmission distribution and generation environments. This is a highly hands-on travel-intensive field role focused on testing commissioning troubleshooting and documenting mission-critical protection systems.

If you enjoy working in the field solving complex technical challenges and supporting power system reliability this role offers long-term stability and exposure to large-scale utility infrastructure projects.


Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success performing field testing and commissioning of protection relay systems on high-voltage substations and is comfortable working in a heavy-travel role supporting critical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform field testing and commissioning of Protection & Control systems on high-voltage substations

  • Conduct protective relay testing using industry-standard equipment (Omicron CMC 256/356 Doble F6150)

  • Test and commission relays including SEL-311L SEL-387 SEL-487 SEL-421 SEL-351S GE L90 GE D60 and similar

  • Execute control scheme testing CT/PT circuit verification relay calibration and static/dynamic testing

  • Support Project Leads and Field Supervisors on active substation projects

  • Complete Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and strictly follow all safety procedures

  • Interpret electrical drawings schematics and logic diagrams

  • Accurately document test results and generate formal field reports

  • Manage project-related administrative tasks including timecards expense reports and documentation



Requirements

Required Qualifications

(Level determined by depth of experience)

  • Minimum 5 years of substation field testing experience in the U.S.

  • Hands-on experience with protective relays breakers transformers instrument transformers and P&C systems

  • Proficiency with SEL GE Basler and Beckwith relay platforms

  • Experience using Omicron or Doble relay test sets

  • Working knowledge of NETA IEEE NFPA and related industry standards

  • Experience across voltage classes ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV

  • Strong troubleshooting analytical and documentation skills

  • Experience with test software such as:

    • Omicron Test Universe

    • AcSELerator QuickSet

    • ProTesT

    • Protection Suite

    • ENOSERV RTS

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint

  • Ability to read redline and manage electrical drawings

  • Must meet motor vehicle insurability requirements

  • Must pass drug/alcohol screening and a seven-year background check

  • Physically able to stand for long periods and lift 50 lbs

  • Willing and able to travel extensively (up to 80%)


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology

  • Experience with electromechanical relay testing and troubleshooting

  • Commissioning experience with:

    • CTs and CCVTs

    • PLC/SCADA systems

    • DC systems (batteries and chargers)

  • IEC 61850 testing and commissioning experience



Benefits

  • This role provides a full benefits package specific details will be provided directly from our client.
  • This role is eligible for overtime.



Required Skills:

Required Qualifications (Level determined by depth of experience) Minimum 5 years of substation field testing experience in the U.S. Hands-on experience with protective relays breakers transformers instrument transformers and P&C systems Proficiency with SEL GE Basler and Beckwith relay platforms Experience using Omicron or Doble relay test sets Working knowledge of NETA IEEE NFPA and related industry standards Experience across voltage classes ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV Strong troubleshooting analytical and documentation skills Experience with test software such as: Omicron Test Universe AcSELerator QuickSet ProTesT Protection Suite ENOSERV RTS Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint Ability to read redline and manage electrical drawings Must meet motor vehicle insurability requirements Must pass drug/alcohol screening and a seven-year background check Physically able to stand for long periods and lift 50 lbs Willing and able to travel extensively (up to 80%) Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology Experience with electromechanical relay testing and troubleshooting Commissioning experience with: CTs and CCVTs PLC/SCADA systems DC systems (batteries and chargers) IEC 61850 testing and commissioning experience

***Fully Remote Position with extensive domestic field-based travel***Our client is seeking Protection & Control (P&C) Field Testing and Commissioning Engineers at multiple experience levels to support high-voltage substation projects across transmission distribution and generation environments. Thi...
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