Commissioning Electrical Engineer

Augment Professional Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Augment Professional Services (APS) is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to lead field-based startup and commissioning of electrical systems in the Austin, Texas region. You will verify performance, coordinate with project teams, and support energization of critical infrastructure projects.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with MV systems, switchgear, and relay testing; a formal engineering degree is not required. Travel locally for project sites.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with medium voltage electrical systems (5kV–35kV).
• Strong knowledge of switchgear testing, inspection, and commissioning.
• Experience with protective relay programming and testing (SEL, ABB, Siemens).
• Proven field experience supporting startup and commissioning on active job sites.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety standards.
• Willingness to travel locally and work extended hours during commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

• Support project completions and commissioning activities across industrial environments.
• Validate system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with project managers, field engineers, and client stakeholders.
• Assist in energization and turnover documentation.

Skills

MV electrical systems

Relay programming

Field troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety / LOTO

Tools

Meggers

Relay test sets

Power quality meters

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Austin, TX 78725

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $50.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Science

Job Title: Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Location / Worksite

Austin, Texas (Field-Based / Project Sites)

About Augment Professional Services (APS)

Augment Professional Services (APS) partners with leading organizations across the Energy, Technology, Utilities, and Engineering sectors to deliver specialized talent, consulting expertise, and project support. Our mission is to connect experienced professionals with organizations executing complex projects and critical infrastructure initiatives.

Position Overview

Augment Professional Services (APS) is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support project completions and commissioning activities across critical infrastructure and industrial environments in the Austin, Texas region. This is a field-based role focused on ensuring the safe, reliable startup and commissioning of electrical systems, with an emphasis on medium voltage distribution, switchgear, and protection systems.

The Electrical Commissioning Engineer will play a key role in late-stage project execution, working closely with project managers, field engineers, and client stakeholders to validate system performance, troubleshoot issues, and support successful system energization. This position reports to the Commissioning Manager, Ben Taylor, and requires strong hands-on expertise in field electrical systems, relay programming, and startup procedures.

A formal engineering degree is not required; however, candidates must demonstrate strong practical, field-based experience in electrical commissioning, startup, and completions within industrial, utility, or data center environments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with medium voltage (MV) electrical systems (typically 5kV–35kV)
• Strong working knowledge of switchgear testing, inspection, and commissioning
• Experience with protective relay programming, configuration, and testing (e.g., SEL, ABB, Siemens)
• Proven experience supporting electrical startup and commissioning activities on active job sites
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and construction drawings
• Field troubleshooting experience with electrical distribution systems and control circuits
• Familiarity with testing equipment such as meggers, relay test sets, and power quality analyzers
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures

Preferred Experience / Qualifications

• Experience in data centre, utility, renewable energy, or large-scale industrial projects
• NETA certification (Level II, III, or IV) or equivalent field certification
• Experience supporting project completions, punch lists, and turnover documentation
• Background as a Field Electrical Engineer or Commissioning Technician
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to travel locally and work extended hours during critical commissioning phases

Equal Opportunity Statement

Augment Professional Services (APS) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.