BESS Field Commissioning Coordinator

Westinghouse Electric Company; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is looking for an Entry-Level BESS Field Commissioning Coordinator to support the on-site commissioning team. This role involves coordinating daily field activities, ensuring safety protocols, and assisting with quality checks and testing of battery energy systems. Ideal for recent graduates with a focus on electrical engineering, this position offers a contract role with potential travel of up to 75%. Competitive pay and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Electrical fundamentals from EET coursework including AC/DC circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment through EET coursework or hands-on training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the site safety program and follow safety procedures.
• Coordinate with teams to track commissioning activities and report risks.
• Provide daily status updates on progress and open issues.
• Support energization readiness by tracking prerequisites.
• Review test requirements with the team to understand documentation needs.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals from EET coursework

Comfort working around electrical equipment

Ability to read one-line diagrams and schematics

Introductory familiarity with three-phase power systems

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role

We're looking for a BESS Field Commissioning Coordinator (Entry Level) on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment.(W-2) Join a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) developer and support the on-site commissioning team as an entry-level Commissioning Coordinator. You will help coordinate daily field activities during installation. Additionally, you will help with quality checks, plant testing, commissioning, and startup of BESS (and, where applicable, solar coupled) power systems.

Working under the direction of the Commissioning Manager and project leadership, you will assist with jobsite safety practices, documentation, status reporting, and turnover tracking, while learning commissioning processes and standards. This position for a recent two-year college graduate who is eager to develop technical and field experience in utility-scale energy projects.

Location: US travel and stay at project locations for the duration of commissioning activities. Travel up to 75%. When not on site, support the team remotely with documentation, progress tracking, and coordination (including support for remote monitoring tools as assigned).

Reports To: Commissioning Manager / Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the site safety program, attend toolbox talks, and follow all safety procedures and permit requirements
• Coordinate with EPC/OEM teams to track commissioning activities, open items, and upcoming test windows; elevate risks to the Commissioning Manager
• Provide daily/weekly status updates (progress, open issues, and needs) using standard templates and reporting tools
• Help coordinate third-party testing activities (e.g., substation, metering) by confirming schedules, access, and document needs
• Support energization readiness by tracking prerequisites and ensuring required documentation is available to the team
• Review test requirements and contractual test criteria with the team to understand scope and documentation needs (training provided)
• Coordinate with Engineering, Commissioning, and Project Management to confirm testing prerequisites and required support resources

Qualifications

Associate degree (two-year college) in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) (preferred) or a closely related technical program.

• Electrical fundamentals from EET coursework (AC/DC circuits, basic power calculations, and safe measurement practices)
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment nameplates (training provided for site-specific standards)
• Introductory familiarity with three-phase power systems and electrical equipment (switchgear, breakers, transformers, meters) through EET coursework or hands‑on training
• Comfort working around electrical equipment; understand the importance of LOTO, PPE, and electrical safety practices (NFPA 70E awareness)

Our Safety Pledge to You

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $55.00/hr. to $60.00/hr.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com

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