Associate Commissioning Engineer - Substations & Field Testing

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Associate Commissioning/Testing Engineer in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves supporting testing and commissioning of electrical equipment in substations or generation plants, including relays, breakers, and transformers.

The candidate will work with senior engineers, learn relay protection and testing standards, and manage field testing procedures. Travel up to 50% is required along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or engineering technology) preferred.
• 0–4+ years testing and commissioning experience or exposure to relay testing and protection schemes.
• Familiarity with three‑phase power systems and control systems appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead in testing and commissioning of substation and generation station components.
• Review specs and drawings to understand system function and testing needs.
• Perform functional testing and troubleshooting of AC/DC power systems.
• Learn protection and control schemes and relay testing procedures.
• Maintain project documentation, certifications, and calibration records.
• Support proposals and develop testing procedures for field work.
• Travel up to 50% to client sites and assist startup activities.

Skills

Electrical testing

Relay testing

Substation testing

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or engineering technology)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Associate Commissioning/Testing Engineer in Jacksonville, FL. The role involves supporting testing and commissioning of electrical equipment in substations or generation plants, including relays, breakers, and transformers.

The candidate will work with senior engineers, learn relay protection and testing standards, and manage field testing procedures. Travel up to 50% is required along with strong communication skills.