Testing & Commisioning Engineer

PeopleStrong; Surat; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong seeks a Testing & Commissioning Engineer for electrical and railway systems based in Surat, Gujarat. The role involves planning, supervising and executing complex commissioning activities to meet approved drawings, specifications and standards while ensuring safety and schedule compliance.

You will coordinate diverse teams, perform high‑voltage/IR tests, oversee OHE and traction power system testing, and generate dossiers, reports and commissioning evidence for client sign‑offs.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing and commissioning electrical/railway systems.
• Proven ability to plan, supervise and deliver complex commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance in railway projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute testing & commissioning for transformers, MV/LV systems, control & relay panels, protection systems and E&M works.
• Conduct electrical tests including IR, HV/Hi-Pot, winding resistance, transformer ratio, SFRA, protection relay and functional tests.
• Coordinate testing of MV/LV switchgear, cables, batteries, chargers, UPS and earthing systems.
• Coordinate EIG inspections, approvals and statutory electrical compliance.
• Execute testing and commissioning of OHE, traction substations, switching posts and traction power systems.
• Coordinate testing of 25 kV traction equipment, isolators, circuit breakers, transformers, protection and SCADA interfaces.
• Supervise OHE continuity, insulation, sectioning, bonding, earthing and functional checks and support energization activities.
• Prepare ITPs, method statements, test procedures, check sheets, commissioning dossiers and test reports.
• Coordinate with client, consultant, RDSO/railway authorities, EIG, vendors and subcontractors for inspections, testing and approvals.
• Ensure closure of punch points, test observations and commissioning-related NCRs.
• Maintain testing records, calibration certificates, as-built documentation and handover dossiers.
• Monitor testing progress against the commissioning schedule and provide MIS/status reports.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE requirements, electrical safety procedures, LOTO and approved commissioning methodology.

Skills

Electrical testing

Railway systems

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Tools

Hi-Pot equipment

SFRA tools

Job description

Role Purpose:
Responsible for planning, coordination, execution and supervision of testing and commissioning activities for electrical and railway systems, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, RDSO/IR/Metro standards, safety requirements and project commissioning schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute testing & commissioning activities forTransformers, MV/LV systems, Control & Relay Panels, Protection Systems and E&M works.
• Conduct and supervise electrical tests includingIR, HV/Hi-Pot, winding resistance, transformer ratio, vector group, SFRA, protection relay and functional tests.
• Coordinate testing ofMV/LV switchgear, PCC/MCC/DB panels, cables, batteries, chargers, UPS and earthing systems.
• CoordinateEIG inspections, approvals and statutory electrical compliance.
• Execute testing and commissioning ofOHE, traction substations, switching posts, auxiliary substations and traction power systems.
• Coordinate testing of25 kV traction equipment, isolators, circuit breakers, transformers, protection and SCADA interfaces.
• SuperviseOHE continuity, insulation, sectioning, bonding, earthing and functional checks and support energization activities.
• PrepareITPs, method statements, test procedures, check sheets, commissioning dossiers and test reports.
• Coordinate withclient, consultant, RDSO/railway authorities, EIG, vendors and subcontractors for inspections, testing and approvals.
• Ensure closure ofpunch points, test observations and commissioning-related NCRs.
• Maintain testing records, calibration certificates, as-built documentation and handover dossiers.
• Monitor testing progress against the commissioning schedule and provide regular MIS/status reports.
• Ensure strict compliance withHSE requirements, electrical safety procedures, LOTO and approved commissioning methodology.