Commissioning Engineer

Commissioning Engineer

Location: Travel to Multiple Sites

Duration: 12-Months

Opportunity: Join a critical project with a leading renewable energy developer. This is a hands-on role for an experienced commissioning professional to oversee utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) commissioning activities.

Overview

Our client is a leading force in the renewable energy sector developing and deploying cutting-edge power generation and storage solutions. We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Supervisor for a 12-month contract to play a key role in the field commissioning and startup of a major utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. You will be responsible for supervising on-site commissioning activities ensuring safety quality and schedule adherence and acting as a critical liaison between the field team and project management.

This is a site-based position requiring strong technical leadership and hands-on problem-solving skills in a dynamic construction/commissioning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily field commissioning activities for the BESS project including installation support pre-functional checks functional performance testing and integrated system startup.
• Ensure all field work is performed in strict compliance with site safety plans procedures and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) protocols.
• Review and enforce commissioning test procedures checklists and quality standards.
• Act as the primary on-site point of contact for commissioning issues providing technical guidance to technicians and contractors.
• Track and report daily progress test results punch list items and schedule status to the Commissioning Manager and project leadership.
• Manage commissioning documentation including test records red-line markups and turnover packages.
• Coordinate with engineering construction and equipment vendor teams to resolve technical issues and ensure seamless system integration.
• Support the training and oversight of entry-level commissioning coordinators or technicians assigned to the project.
• Participate in pre-commissioning meetings safety briefings and daily coordination meetings.

Requirements

• Experience: 5 years of direct hands-on experience in commissioning startup and testing of utility-scale power generation transmission or industrial electrical systems. Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is highly preferred.
• Education: Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. Equivalent military or trade experience may be considered.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of medium/high-voltage electrical systems protection relays SCADA/controls inverters and utility interconnection processes.
• Safety: Proven track record of enforcing rigorous safety standards (OSHA NFPA 70E) in a field construction/industrial environment. Must be able to perform and audit LOTO.
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience supervising contractors or technicians in the field.
• Documentation: Proficient with commissioning documentation test reports and project tracking tools.
• Travel & Location: Must be available for travel to project sites as needed.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication problem-solving and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing project needs.

Contract Benefits

• Project Impact: Work on a high-visibility critical infrastructure project in the fast-growing renewable energy storage sector.
• Professional Growth: Gain specialized experience with cutting-edge BESS technology.
• Structured Engagement: Clear contract with defined scope and deliverables.
• Industry Leader: Partner with a premier developer in the energy space.

Ready to lead the charge on a major energy project

We are an equal opportunity employer.