Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Actalent; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

On-site work in Cedar Park, TX

Job summary

Actalent in Cedar Park, TX is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning for low-, medium-, and high-voltage distribution systems. The role ensures installations meet engineering drawings and procedures and resolves issues before turnover.

You will perform inspections, startup verification, and functional testing of protection and control circuits, coordinating with project teams on-site to ensure safe, compliant operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience in power systems, commissioning, testing, or related electrical engineering work (as stated).
• Hands-on experience with electrical equipment inspections, commissioning, and testing of power distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning activities for low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment and distribution systems.
• Oversee electrical equipment inspections, testing, startup verification, and functional performance testing.
• Verify installation and operation against drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Support testing and commissioning of ATS, generators, UPS, and emergency distribution equipment.

Skills

Power systems understanding

Testing and commissioning

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Protective relay testing tooling

Electrical distribution testing hardware

Job description

Electrical Commissioning Engineer

This role focuses on planning, coordinating, and executing commissioning activities for low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical equipment and distribution systems. The Electrical Commissioning Engineer ensures that all power systems and associated equipment are installed, tested, and operated in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and commissioning procedures, while identifying and resolving technical issues before system turnover.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning activities for low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical equipment and distribution systems in alignment with project scope.
• Oversee and participate in electrical equipment inspections, acceptance testing, startup verification, and functional performance testing.
• Perform functional testing of protection and control circuits associated with transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, feeders, bus systems, and related electrical distribution equipment.
• Verify electrical equipment installation and operation against approved engineering drawings, specifications, and commissioning procedures.
• Support testing and commissioning of automatic transfer switches, generators, UPS systems, and emergency power distribution equipment where applicable.
• Verify system operating sequences, interlocks, control functions, protective trips, alarms, and alternate power operating configurations.
• Conduct pre-energization checks, startup testing, and operational verification in accordance with approved procedures and project requirements.
• Support integrated systems testing to evaluate system performance under normal, emergency, and alternate operating conditions.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment deficiencies, control circuit discrepancies, operational abnormalities, and commissioning failures.
• Coordinate corrective actions, retesting, and resolution of technical issues prior to system acceptance and turnover.
• Communicate technical findings, issues, and recommendations clearly to project stakeholders and clients.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, preferably with a focus on power systems studies.
• 24 years of experience in power systems, commissioning, testing, or related electrical engineering work.
• Hands-on experience with electrical equipment inspections, commissioning, and testing of power distribution systems.
• Working knowledge of protective relay testing and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of utility, industrial, and mission-critical power systems.
• Ability to independently execute routine engineering assignments and follow established commissioning procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for diagnosing equipment and control circuit issues.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and project teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Internship or prior experience in a related power systems or electrical engineering industry is a plus.
• FE/EIT certification is preferred.
• Experience with transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, feeders, bus systems, automatic transfer switches, generators, UPS systems, and emergency power distribution equipment.
• Familiarity with verifying system operating sequences, interlocks, control functions, protective trips, alarms, and alternate power configurations.
• Ability to support integrated systems testing under normal, emergency, and alternate operating conditions.
• Detail-oriented approach to verifying installations against engineering drawings, specifications, and commissioning procedures.

Work Environment

The Electrical Commissioning Engineer works primarily in project-based environments involving low-, medium-, and high-voltage power distribution systems. The role includes time on-site at facilities where transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, feeders, bus systems, automatic transfer switches, generators, UPS systems, and emergency power distribution equipment are installed and commissioned. Work typically involves hands-on testing, inspections, and troubleshooting around energized and de-energized equipment, following established safety and operating procedures. The position requires collaboration with engineering teams, contractors, and clients, as well as clear communication of technical findings and recommendations. Hours may vary based on project schedules, testing windows, and system cutovers, and may occasionally require flexibility to support commissioning activities during off-hours or critical operational periods.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Park, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Park,TX.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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