Commissioning Engineer

Qualus; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

A national engineering firm is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to oversee commissioning activities in large-scale substation projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the utility substation environment and a BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating teams, managing quality control, and preparing documentation. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) match, and paid time off, among others.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in testing and commissioning in a utility substation environment.
• Effective communicator with strong writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and perform work for large projects.
• Define visual checks and tests for substation modifications.
• Manage subcontractor quality control.
• Prepare commissioning plans and documentation.
• Perform site visits for system coordination.

Skills

Planning and executing large-scale substation projects

Team building and collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Quality control

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Facilitation skills

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Power your future with Qualus as a Commissioning Engineer in our Field Engineering department! The incumbent will have a strong background in planning and executing large-scale substation projects. Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing subcontracts, and ensuring quality control, the role will oversee commissioning activities, prepare detailed documentation, and verify system integrity through visual checks and functional testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and perform work for large projects and programs.
• Define appropriate visual checks, measurements, and tests that will verify the design and construction of a substation modification is appropriate for the intended application.
• Manage subcontractors' scope of work and quality control.
• Lead meetings with owner, operation and maintenance, design and construction personnel to understand project goals and schedule to ensure commissioning is properly coordinated.
• Prepare commissioning plans, specifications, checklists, and functional test documentation based on client and company standards.
• Direct tests and measurements (whether present or not at the time of the test) and approve them before considered complete.
• Review design, equipment submittals, operation and maintenance manuals, start‑up reports, checklists.
• Perform site visits to coordinate commissioning, evaluate new and existing systems, and witness equipment start‑up and testing.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct or related experience with testing and commissioning in a utility substation environment.
• Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Highly effective communicator with clear and concise writing and presentation skills.
• High level of attention to detail with ability to quality‑review work.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Experience providing leadership to a diverse project team is a plus.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays (for those who qualify).

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the U.S.