Commissioning Technician

Gridworks; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gridworks is seeking a Commissioning Technician in Brownsville, TX, to test, troubleshoot, and bring utility-scale BESS, solar, and substation systems to life. You’ll work with OEMs, project teams, and site crews up to energization.

The role requires a valid electrical license, 3+ years in commissioning/testing, and hands-on use of test equipment including multimeters and I-V tracers. Occasional travel and overtime are expected.

Qualifications

• Electrical license (journeyman or higher).
• At least 3 years in electrical testing, start-up, or commissioning on utility-scale projects.
• Hands-on with multimeters, I-V curve tracers, megohmmeters, thermal imagers.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, schematics, and control drawings.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and OSHA requirements; OSHA 10 or 30.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform start-up, testing, and troubleshooting of utility-scale BESS, solar, and substation systems.
• Verify installations and conduct electrical and functional tests.
• Support OEM hot and cold commissioning and SCADA/communications checks.
• Prepare detailed commissioning reports and checklists.
• Travel to project sites and work overtime as required.

Skills

Electrical testing

Start-up/commissioning

Read schematics/diagrams

NFPA 70E/OSHA knowledge

Valid driver's license

Education

Electrical license (journeyman or higher)

Associate degree or technical diploma in electrical technology

NETA Level II/III or NICET equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Multimeters

I-V curve tracers

Megohmmeters

Thermal imagers

Relay test equipment (Doble, Megger, Omicron)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Starbase - Brownsville, TX, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Commissioning Technician - Renewable Energy Projects

Before a solar farm or battery storage site sends a single megawatt to the grid, someone has to prove it's ready. That's you. As a Commissioning Technician at Gridworks, you'll test, troubleshoot, and bring utility-scale BESS, solar, and substation systems to life, working alongside OEMs and project teams right up to energization.

About the Company

Established in 2014, Gridworks is a leading EPC contractor for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. Primarily operating across the Southwest, we are expanding into other regions. With nearly 3 GW of solar and battery energy storage projects, we are well positioned for continued success in the rapidly growing clean energy sector.

Position Summary:

The Commissioning Technician performs start-up, testing, and troubleshooting of utility-scale BESS, solar, and substation systems. The Technician verifies installations, runs electrical and functional tests, supports OEM hot commissioning, and documents the results. The Technician works in the field with the Commissioning Coordinator, OEMs, subcontractors, and the client.

Testing and commissioning

• Perform inspections and walkdowns and verify the installation against the design drawings and the mechanical completion records.
• Perform electrical tests, including I-V curve tracing, open-circuit voltage (VOC), polarity, insulation resistance, and voltage checks.
• Perform/oversee relay and protection testing, including tests by third-party testing companies.
• Perform/oversee point-to-point tests, network connectivity tests, and SCADA, communications, and alarm checks on auxiliary power, controls, PPC, and substation interfaces.
• Support energization and back-feed activities, including post-energization polarity and voltage checks.
• Support Commissioning Leadership as needed.
• Support OEM hot and cold commissioning, including fiber, Cat6, and communications troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, communication, and control faults using drawings, test equipment, and sound logic.
• Escalate issues beyond the Technician's scope to the commissioning team without delay.

Safety

• Perform or support lockout/tagout (LOTO) and follow the site safety program, including job hazard analyses, PPE, and arc-flash precautions.

Documentation

• Prepare test, service, and commissioning reports and complete the commissioning checklists.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Travel to project sites; overtime, weekends, and extended shifts as required.
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions; ability to lift up to 50 lb; arc-flash PPE as required.

Qualifications: Qualifications and Requirements

Required

• Electrical license (journeyman or higher).
• At least 3 years of experience in electrical testing, start-up, or commissioning on utility-scale projects.
• Hands-on experience with multimeters, I-V curve tracers, megohmmeters, and thermal imagers.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, schematics, and control drawings.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and OSHA requirements; OSHA 10 or 30 training.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• NETA Level II or III, or NICET Electrical Power Testing Level II or III, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with relay test equipment (Doble, Megger, Omicron) and SCADA communications (Modbus/TCP, DNP3).
• Associate degree or technical diploma in electrical technology.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gridworks is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and business needs, without regard to any protected status.