Medium Voltage Commissioning Specialist

Fluor Corporation

Calgary

Hybrid

CAD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

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Job summary

Fluor Corporation seeks an experienced Medium Voltage Commissioning Specialist to support commissioning, testing, and energization of electrical systems up to 15 kV in Calgary. You will act as a technical expert and mentor to develop team capabilities while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will build service programs, create technical documentation, and collaborate with customers, project teams, and manufacturing to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Journeyman Electrician certification is an asset.
  • NETA Certification (Level I-III) is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Perform acceptance, maintenance, and diagnostic testing on electrical equipment up to 15 kV, including switchgear, circuit breakers, MCCs, and transformers.
  • Develop and maintain test procedures and commissioning plans with detailed technical reports.
  • Support lifecycle service programs: operator training, power quality analysis, infrared thermography, vibration/oil analysis.
  • Mentor junior specialists and drive knowledge transfer and standardization of best practices.
  • Ensure safety culture, handle field execution, and perform root-cause analysis under pressure.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Troubleshooting
Documentation accuracy
Customer service
Mentorship
Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering Technology diploma or Electrical Engineering degree
Journeyman Electrician certification asset
NETA Certification (Level I-III) asset

Tools

Omicron Test Universe
Doble
AcSELerator

Job description

Job details

Posted 24 September 2026

Start date 02 November 2026

Location Calgary

Job type Permanent

Discipline Engineering and Project Management

Reference 170122

Job Function Electrical Engineer

Medium Voltage Commissioning Specialist
Full-Time | Permanent
Location: Calgary
Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medium Voltage Commissioning Specialist to support the commissioning, testing, and energization of electrical systems and equipment.

In this role, you will act as both a technical expert and mentor , helping develop the capabilities of fellow specialists while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and technical execution.

You will also play a key role in building and maintaining service programs, developing technical documentation, and driving knowledge sharing across teams. This position requires close collaboration with customers, project teams, and manufacturing to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Commissioning & Testing
  • Perform acceptance, maintenance, and diagnostic testing on electrical equipment up to 15 kV, including:

  • Switchgear, circuit breakers, and switching devices

  • Motor control systems (VFDs, MCCs)

  • Power and instrument transformers

  • Cable terminations and testing

  • Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)

  • Protection relays and control systems

  • Commission and validate control circuits for protection, interlocking, monitoring, and indication systems

  • Interpret and work from:

  • Single-line diagrams

  • Wiring and schematic drawings

  • Logic diagrams and relay configuration files

Technical Documentation & Analysis
  • Develop and maintain:

  • Test procedures

  • Commissioning plans

  • Detailed technical reports aligned with NETA and industry standards

  • Analyze test data, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions

  • Provide feedback and support continuous improvement initiatives

Lifecycle Services & Program Support
  • Support and administer lifecycle service programs such as:

  • Operator training

  • Power quality analysis

  • Infrared thermography

  • Vibration and oil analysis

  • Partial discharge testing

Leadership & Knowledge Sharing
  • Mentor and support junior specialists and team members

  • Drive knowledge transfer , standardization of best practices, and capability development

  • Promote technical excellence and continuous learning

Safety & Field Execution
  • Champion a strong safety culture , including:

  • LOTO procedures

  • Arc flash protection

  • Electrical and environmental safety standards

  • Work safely alongside construction and commissioning teams in dynamic environments

  • Troubleshoot complex systems, perform root cause analysis, and resolve issues under pressure

Qualifications & Experience
Education & Certifications
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or Degree in Electrical Engineering

  • ** Journeyman Electrician or Power System Electrician** certification is an asset

  • NETA Certification (Level I-III) or equivalent is considered an asset

Experience
  • Minimum 4+ years of commissioning or electrical testing experience

  • Hands-on experience with medium voltage systems (up to 15 kV)

  • Experience above 15 kV is an asset

  • Practical experience with relay testing and associated tools:

  • Relay test sets, Megohmmeter, Ductor, TTR, VLF, AC Hipot

  • Software such as Omicron Test Universe, Doble, AcSELerator

  • Protection systems (SEL, Multilin, Schneider)

  • Exposure to protection, control systems, substation commissioning, or automation is an asset

Core Competencies
  • Strong analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills

  • High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation

  • Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills

  • Self-motivated with a proactive, team-oriented mindset

Additional Requirements
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driver's abstract

  • Willingness to travel and work in various site conditions , including adverse weather

  • Ability to work rotations and at customer sites as required

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Additional Information
  • This is a safety-sensitive position and requires:

  • Pre-employment alcohol and drug testing

  • Background and security clearance checks

Why Join
  • Work on critical infrastructure and advanced electrical systems

  • Be part of a collaborative, safety-first environment

  • Opportunity to grow into a technical leader and mentor role

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.

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