Alaska Substation Testing & Commissioning Lead

Electric Power Systems; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Life/AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Electric Power Systems, Inc. seeks a Substation Testing and Commissioning Manager in Anchorage, AK. The role combines hands-on field testing with project management, client coordination, and administrative duties. Residency in Alaska is required.

You will lead testing and commissioning of substation equipment, manage projects, and support business development while coordinating field technicians and ensuring thorough documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or equivalent; engineering degree preferred
• Experience: 10+ years with high-voltage power systems, relays, controls, or substation apparatus
• Familiarity with project management, estimating, and direct client interaction
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• NETA or NICET Power Testing certification is a plus
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
• Willing and able to relocate to Alaska if not currently residing there
• Willingness to travel extensively within Alaska, and to the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, and the South Pacific

Responsibilities

• Lead testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of substation and generation equipment
• Manage small to mid-sized projects including estimating, quoting, and direct client communication
• Oversee and coordinate work for field technicians and support project execution
• Balance field work with office tasks such as documentation, scheduling, and reporting
• Identify new project opportunities and support business development efforts

Skills

Substation testing

Project management

Client communication

Power systems

Documentation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Omicron 356

Doble TDR900

M4100

ETI PI-2500

DLRO

Megohmmeter

Job description

Electric Power Systems, Inc. seeks a Substation Testing and Commissioning Manager in Anchorage, AK. The role combines hands-on field testing with project management, client coordination, and administrative duties. Residency in Alaska is required.

You will lead testing and commissioning of substation equipment, manage projects, and support business development while coordinating field technicians and ensuring thorough documentation and reporting.