E&I Commissioning Engineer – Substation & Industrial

Group CBS; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Group CBS is seeking an experienced E&I Commissioning Engineer to lead Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning across substation, industrial, and mission-critical projects. You will develop ITPs/MOPs, review documentation, witness FAT, and verify field installations.

The role requires field testing of transformers, breakers, relays, and switchgear, with the ability to travel overnight as needed. The ideal candidate holds an Associate or Bachelor degree in electrical/instrumentation/automation, has

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating E&I commissioning across substation/industrial installations.
• Knowledge of LV/MV/HV power distribution and protective relaying principles.
• Ability to read single-line and schematic diagrams, P&IDs, loop sheets, cable schedules.
• Proficiency with commissioning test equipment (omicron, megger, etc.).
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, HART, Foundation Fieldbus.
• NETA ATS/MTS familiarity; NETA III/IV a plus.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to manage time and expenses with reporting.
• Willingness to travel overnight as needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Level 1–5 commissioning across project lifecycle.
• Develop and execute ITPs and MOPs; capture hold/witness points.
• Review drawings and testability for design intent.
• Witness FAT at manufacturing facilities and drive issue resolution.
• Verify field delivery and installation conformance.
• Perform pre-functional and startup testing of major equipment.
• Execute functional performance testing of integrated systems.
• Support IST under live conditions and final validation.
• Identify safety hazards and communicate issues to Project Lead.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

E&I commissioning

Electrical theory

Reading schematics

Test equipment

Networking/communications

NETA knowledge

Documentation & reporting

Vendor support

Education

Associate or Bachelor in electrical/instrumentation/automation

Tools

Omicron CMC 356

Doble

CPC 100

Megger

Transformer turns ratio tester

Job description

Group CBS is seeking an experienced E&I Commissioning Engineer to lead Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning across substation, industrial, and mission-critical projects. You will develop ITPs/MOPs, review documentation, witness FAT, and verify field installations.

The role requires field testing of transformers, breakers, relays, and switchgear, with the ability to travel overnight as needed. The ideal candidate holds an Associate or Bachelor degree in electrical/instrumentation/automation, has