Commissioning Manager

AKS Engineering & Forestry; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Weekly Team Lunches

Job summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry is seeking a High Voltage / Commissioning Manager to oversee utility-scale renewable energy projects across the United States. This role involves managing high-voltage systems, ensuring compliance with project scopes, and coordinating with various stakeholders for effective project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and proven experience in high-voltage systems management. AKS provides a supportive environment prioritizing professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing high-voltage systems and commissioning activities.
• Strong understanding of HV systems and commissioning processes.
• OSHA 30 certified or equivalent safety training.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of high-voltage and commissioning activities on-site.
• Review and validate execution plans and safety protocols.
• Conduct system reliability and quality checks for HV facilities.

Skills

High-voltage systems management

Field coordination

Quality inspections

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Adobe tools

Job description

At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands-on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one.

We are looking for a High Voltage / Commissioning Manager to support utility-scale renewable energy projects across the United States. In this role, you’ll oversee high-voltage and commissioning activities in the field, ensuring systems are executed safely, correctly, and in alignment with project scope, contract requirements, and commissioning plans. You’ll serve as a key onsite leader coordinating across EPC contractors, utilities, and internal teams to drive system reliability, quality, and successful project delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Overseeing high-voltage and commissioning activities in alignment with project scope, contract requirements, and commissioning plans.
• Reviewing and validating execution plans, including means and methods, schedules, safety protocols, environmental measures, and QA/QC procedures.
• Monitoring field activities to ensure compliance, documentation accuracy, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Conducting system reliability and quality checks for MET stations, SCADA systems, HV facilities, and utility interconnections.
• Identifying deficiencies or non-conforming work and ensuring timely correction and documentation.
• Tracking commissioning progress, milestones, and production metrics to ensure schedules are achieved.
• Participating in weekly and monthly coordination meetings with clients, EPC partners, and internal teams.
• Ensuring Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures and safety protocols are properly implemented and followed.
• Supporting daily commissioning coordination meetings across all disciplines and providing onsite walkthroughs for stakeholders as needed.
• Coordinating with utilities for HV transmission and substation interconnections and managing related logistics such as transformer delivery and staging.
• Collaborating with construction, engineering, and commissioning teams to ensure a unified execution approach.
• Providing regular updates to leadership on project status, risks, milestones, and key achievements.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, renewable energy, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing high-voltage systems and commissioning activities, ideally within renewable energy or utility-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of HV systems, commissioning processes, and safety requirements.
• Skilled in field coordination, quality inspections, and compliance oversight.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams onsite.
• Strong communicator who collaborates effectively with EPC partners, utilities, clients, and internal teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe tools.
• OSHA 30 certified or equivalent safety training.
• Willing and able to travel 100% to project sites across the United States.
• Able to work independently, make informed decisions, and adapt to changing project needs.

Why AKS?

At AKS, we believe your work should support your life, not the other way around. Here’s what you can count on when you join our team:

• Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
• Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
• Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
• Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
• Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together.
• Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
• A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces year after year.

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates initiative, and is committed to doing things the right way for our employees, clients, and communities.