Electrical Commissioning Lead - 15kV HV Systems

Brunel; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GSA per diem relocation

Job summary

Brunel Energy is recruiting an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to work on a 6-month contract in Nederland, TX for a major oil and gas company. The role leads testing and commissioning of LV/MV equipment, ensures system readiness, and interfaces with construction, QA/QC, and operations.

The incumbent develops commissioning plans, performs live tests, and oversees subcontractors while maintaining safety and quality standards per IEEE/NETA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent certification.
• 6–9 years of relevant experience with MV/LV electrical systems.
• Hands-on electrical commissioning, testing, and system turnover.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical testing and commissioning of LV/MV systems up to 15 kV.
• Coordinate with construction, QA, engineering and operations teams.
• Oversee live testing, relay checks, insulation and contact resistance.
• Draft commissioning plans and test packages from drawings and standards.
• Supervise subcontractors and field electricians, manage safety and schedule.
• Prepare turnover docs, RFPC reviews, and punch list closure.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, NEC, LOTO, and site procedures.

Skills

Electrical testing

Switchgear

MCCs

Transformers

Protective relays

Relay programming

SEL Multilin

SEL AcSELerator

Supervising electricians

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEL AcSELerator QuickSet

Microsoft 365

Job description

Brunel Energy is recruiting an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to work on a 6-month contract in Nederland, TX for a major oil and gas company. The role leads testing and commissioning of LV/MV equipment, ensures system readiness, and interfaces with construction, QA/QC, and operations.

The incumbent develops commissioning plans, performs live tests, and oversees subcontractors while maintaining safety and quality standards per IEEE/NETA guidelines.