Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Pacifico Energy LLC; Cedar Creek (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifico Energy LLC is seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer for the Cedar Creek project in the U.S. You will oversee electrical systems, including generators, switchgear, transformers, and protection schemes, ensuring readiness through turnover.

This role requires 10+ years of field experience, hands-on commissioning, and familiarity with NFPA 70E, safety practices, and relevant software tools. On-site work and collaboration with contractors are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years commissioning electrical systems on power plants.
• Hands-on experience with generator and protection system commissioning.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E and safe switching practices.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu, Procore and AI verification tools.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical commissioning and test procedures before execution.
• Witness protection relay testing, primary injection and energization.
• Witness generator testing and excitation system commissioning.
• Track electrical system readiness through to turnover.
• Drive resolution of electrical startup issues with the contractor and vendors.
• Support performance testing of electrical systems.
• Monitor preservation and storage of electrical equipment through commissioning.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Generator & protection commissioning

NFPA 70E safety

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

AI tools for verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Procore

AI verification tools

Job description

About this position

Pacifico Energy develops, finances, builds, and operates energy infrastructure that powers businesses and communities. In the U.S., we are tackling one of the biggest challenges facing AI and large-scale data centers: access to reliable power. Our private grids bring dedicated generation and energy storage directly to customers, helping projects move forward without waiting for traditional utility connections. We draw on Pacifico Energy Group’s experience across the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, spanning solar, wind, battery storage, and natural gas. Joining Pacifico means helping turn ambitious energy projects into operating infrastructure, with work that connects directly to the people and businesses building the future of AI.

Cedar Creek is a 1,100 MW simple-cycle gas turbine power project entering startup. As Electrical Commissioning Engineer you are the owner's witness and technical judgement on the electrical systems: generators, switchgear, transformers, protection and the electrical balance of plant.

What you get to do:

• Review electrical commissioning and test procedures before execution.
• Witness protection relay testing, primary injection and energization.
• Witness generator testing and excitation system commissioning.
• Track electrical system readiness through to turnover.
• Drive resolution of electrical startup issues with the contractor and vendors.
• Support performance testing of electrical systems.
• Monitor preservation and storage of electrical equipment through commissioning.

What you bring to the role:

• 10+ years commissioning electrical systems on power plants.
• Hands-on experience with generator and protection system commissioning.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and safe switching practice.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, Procore and AI tools used with human verification.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent years of field experience.

Nice to have:

• Owner-side commissioning experience.
• OSHA 30 — provided by the project after mobilization if you do not already hold it.

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