Commissioning Technician - Utility-Scale Solar & Storage

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

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.