Commission Electrical Technician

Catapult Federal Services; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Catapult Federal Services in McKinney, TX seeks an Electrical Commissioning Technician to inspect, test, start up, troubleshoot, and commission low- and medium-voltage equipment and power distribution systems.

The role supports installation verification, pre-functional testing, and final project turnover, with extensive travel, overtime, weekends, and overnight stays possible. Requires HS diploma and 3+ years in the field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training or electrical apprenticeship preferred.
• Three or more years of electrical industry experience.
• Three or more years of hands-on testing or commissioning low- and medium-voltage equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, start up, troubleshoot, and commission LV/MV systems.
• Commission switchgear, transformers, breakers, generators, transfer switches, meters, relays, and load banks.
• Perform point-to-point checks, insulation testing, phase verification, and control-circuit testing.
• Verify installation, grounding, torque, labeling, wiring, and terminations.
• Test alarms, interlocks, trip circuits, controls, and sequences of operation.
• Coordinate with engineers, electricians, manufacturers, project teams, and customers to resolve deficiencies.
• Maintain commissioning checklists and closeout documentation.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Troubleshooting

Low/Medium voltage

Test equipment

Reading schematics

Documentation

Team coordination

Travel readiness

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship

3+ years electrical industry experience

3+ years hands-on testing/commissioning

Valid driver"s license

Tools

Multimeters

Insulation resistance testers

Ammeters

Phase-rotation meters

Control wiring experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Electrical Commissioning Technician is responsible for inspecting, testing, starting up, troubleshooting, and commissioning low- and medium-voltage electrical equipment and power distribution systems.

Skilled Trades

Mckinney, TX Direct Hire Aug 3, 2026

Electrical Commissioning Technician

Job Summary

The Electrical Commissioning Technician is responsible for inspecting, testing, starting up, troubleshooting, and commissioning low- and medium-voltage electrical equipment and power distribution systems.

This position supports installation verification, pre-functional testing, point-to-point checks, functional performance testing, energization, deficiency resolution, and final project turnover. Extensive travel, overtime, weekend work, and overnight stays may be required.

Job Status:

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Location:

As Assigned

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, start up, troubleshoot, and commission low- and medium-voltage electrical systems.
• Commission switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, generator controls, transfer switches, power meters, protective relays, and load banks.
• Perform point-to-point checks, continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, phase verification, and control-circuit testing.
• Verify equipment installation, grounding, torque, labeling, wiring, and terminations.
• Test alarms, interlocks, trip circuits, controls, communication points, and sequences of operation.
• Support energization, emergency power testing, transfer testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical specifications.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment, wiring, programming, and installation deficiencies.
• Maintain commissioning checklists, test reports, deficiency logs, daily reports, and closeout documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, electricians, manufacturers, project teams, and customers to resolve deficiencies.
• Follow all company, customer, and site-specific safety procedures.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of electrical commissioning, startup, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with low- and medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, breakers, generators, transfer switches, and control systems.
• Ability to use multimeters, insulation resistance testers, ammeters, phase-rotation meters, and other electrical testing equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, control drawings, and sequences of operation.
• Knowledge of control wiring, alarms, interlocks, trip circuits, protective relays, and power-system controls.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a field commissioning team.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work overtime, weekends, and overnight assignments.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training or electrical apprenticeship preferred.
• Three or more years of electrical industry experience.
• Three or more years of hands‑on experience testing or commissioning low- and medium-voltage electrical equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, climb, crouch, and work in confined areas.
• Ability to work around energized equipment, loud machinery, construction activities, and changing weather conditions.
• Ability to work at heights and navigate ladders, uneven surfaces, equipment rooms, and elevated platforms.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow electrical safety procedures.