Commissioning Technician

ABM industries; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Overtime pay

Professional development

Job summary

ABM is seeking an Electrical Distribution Commissioning Technician to join our Power & Technical Services team. You will install, test, and commission low- and medium-voltage systems, verify relay configurations, and support energization and turnover processes on projects in the Charlotte area.

The role emphasizes safety, rigorous testing, and collaboration with engineering, construction, and client teams. A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field is preferred, with

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electrical testing and commissioning in power distribution, protection, and control systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Proficiency with SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse relays, and related test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed commissioning, functional testing, and verification of low- and medium-voltage systems and equipment.
• Verify and commission protection relays to ensure correct logic and coordination.
• Lead safety practices and document test results, plans, and turnover packages.

Skills

Electrical testing

Commissioning

Protection relays

High voltage

SCADA testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Pro-Test

Protection Suite

RTS

Relay test equipment

Job description

ABM is seeking an experienced Electrical Distribution Commissioning Technician to join our growing Power & Technical Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that low- and medium-voltage electrical systems are installed, tested, and commissioned safely, accurately, and in compliance with industry standards. You will play a critical role in verifying system integrity, optimizing performance, and supporting our clients through the energization and turnover process. Pay range: $50-$65. The pay listed is the base hourly rate range + plus available paid overtime. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a daily champion of safety and Human Performance Improvement (HPI), modeling best practices for the commissioning team.
• Lead Job Hazard Analyses JHAs, maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing jobsite environment.
• Perform detailed commissioning, functional testing, and operational verification of low- and medium-voltage switchgear, breakers, transformers, and protection systems.
• Verify, configure, and commission microprocessor relays including SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse to ensure correct protection logic, communication schemes, and system coordination.
• Execute system-level testing such as end-to-end protection testing, SCADA point-to-point verification, and interlock validation.
• Interpret complex electrical drawings one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams and proactively identify discrepancies, ensuring issues are documented and corrected.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and client teams to resolve technical issues, clarify design requirements, and support project planning.
• Develop or refine commissioning test plans and procedures to ensure project-specific scopes are executed thoroughly and consistently.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including test reports, relay settings verification, redlines, daily logs, timesheets, and expenses.
• Support startup and energization planning, including outage coordination, equipment readiness checks, and safety walkdowns.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior technicians and commissioning support staff.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• Hands-on experience in electrical testing and commissioning, specifically within power distribution, protection, and control systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred; equivalent technical experience considered.
• Demonstrated proficiency with SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse protection relays, including configuration, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Experience with relay test equipment, CT/PT test equipment, insulation resistance testers, and other standard electrical test tools.
• Strong proficiency using test software such as Pro-Test, Protection Suite, or RTS, including developing automated test routines.
• Experience creating and executing commissioning test plans, FAT/SAT procedures, and turnover documentation.
• Solid understanding of NERC PRC-005 6, equipment maintenance standards, and best practices for work in high-voltage substations.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate engineering drawings, relay settings, and electrical logic diagrams with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead field activities, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and document test results clearly.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently in dynamic field environments.

Why ABM

Joining ABM means becoming part of a company committed to safety, technical excellence, and long-term customer success. We invest in our people through continual training, certification support, and opportunities to work on complex, high-profile electrical infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from a collaborative environment where expertise is valued, innovation is encouraged, and career growth is supported at every level. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a strong culture of performance and accountability, ABM provides a place where commissioning engineers can thrive and elevate their careers.

Benefit Information

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you’ll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you’re looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM.