Commissioning Technician - Substation

VantagePoint Alliance LLC; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VantagePoint Alliance LLC seeks a Substation Commissioning Technician to support commissioning, testing, verification, and startup of high-voltage transmission substation equipment in the field.

This independent role validates protection systems, relay functionality, and associated documentation before turnover, coordinating with engineering, construction, testing personnel, and client representatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical commissioning, startup, or substation commissioning experience.
• Experience with protection and control systems and protective relay testing.
• Familiarity with relay manufacturers and electrical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Commission transmission substation equipment per project specs and client requirements.
• Review turnover documentation, test records, and commissioning packages for completeness.
• Support relay commissioning activities including protection system verification and testing.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, testing personnel, and client representatives.
• Ensure safety, quality standards, and commissioning procedures are followed.
• Provide technical guidance to field technicians and support project closeout.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Electrical diagrams interpretation

Relay testing

Protection & control systems

Tools

Omicron

Doble

Megger

SCADA

Job description

Position Summary

The Substation Commissioning Technician will support the commissioning, testing, verification, and startup of high-voltage transmission substation equipment. This individual will work as an independent commissioning resource responsible for validating protection systems, relay functionality, electrical equipment, and associated documentation prior to system turnover.

Key Responsibilities

Commission transmission substation equipment in accordance with project specifications, engineering standards, and client requirements. Participate in planning and execution of commissioning activities while supporting project schedules and milestones. Perform detailed system walkdowns to verify installation completion and identify outstanding deficiencies. Review commissioning documentation, turnover packages, and test records for completeness and accuracy. Support relay commissioning activities including protection system verification and functional testing. Review relay calibration, settings verification, and operational test results. Verify proper operation of protection systems during equipment energization. Perform or support AC load checks, current and voltage verification, phasing, and system validation activities. Assist in troubleshooting commissioning issues and resolving technical deficiencies. Coordinate with engineering, construction, testing personnel, and client representatives throughout commissioning activities. Ensure compliance with project safety requirements, quality standards, and commissioning procedures. Provide technical guidance and functional direction to field technicians and craft personnel as required. Support final turnover documentation and project closeout activities.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of electrical commissioning, startup, or substation commissioning experience. Experience commissioning transmission or utility substations. Working knowledge of protection and control systems. Experience with protective relay testing and commissioning preferred. Familiarity with relay manufacturers such as SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, Siemens, or equivalent. Experience supporting equipment energization and electrical system startup. Ability to interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection drawings. Experience performing system walkdowns and turnover documentation. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable: Protection & Control (P&C)Relay CommissioningRelay Settings VerificationCT/PT VerificationAC Load ChecksFunctional TestingElectrical Acceptance TestingTransmission SubstationsSwitchyardsHigh Voltage Electrical SystemsUtility CommissioningNERC CIP environmentsSCADA IntegrationOmicron, Doble, Megger, or similar electrical testing equipment

Certifications

Preferred certifications include: OSHA 10 (Required)OSHA 30NETA CertificationNICET CertificationNFPA 70EElectrical Safety Training

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates are self-motivated professionals who enjoy solving complex technical challenges while working safely in fast-paced field environments. Candidates should be comfortable supporting commissioning teams, collaborating with multiple disciplines, and ensuring equipment is fully tested and ready for safe operation. If you have experience in transmission substations, relay commissioning, electrical testing, or power system startup, we'd like to speak with you.