Electrical Commissioning Field Engineer: Startup & Testing

U.S. Electrical Testing; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

U.S. Electrical Testing is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to perform final testing, startup, and commissioning of low and medium voltage equipment—breakers, transformers, switches, relays, and motor control centers—in field and manufacturing environments.

You will review electrical deliverables, support with simple sketches and data sheets, perform basic calculations, and travel to customer sites as needed to ensure safe, compliant installations and successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of electrical experience with HS diploma or GED.
• Alternative: 6+ years with an associate’s degree or 2+ years with a bachelor’s degree.
• Valid/active U.S. Work Authorization is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist more experienced commissioning specialists with coordination and review of electrical deliverables.
• Prepare and review simple sketches, CX plans, and data sheets.
• Perform basic electrical calculations and review supplier documentation for compliance.
• Access department guides and standards via the electrical engineering website.
• Demonstrate knowledge of commissioning, inspection, testing of electrical components, and basic power systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Technical writing

Communication skills

Mathematics

Travel - willingness

Education

HS diploma/GED + 8+ yrs exp

Associate’s degree + 6+ yrs exp

Bachelor’s degree + 2+ yrs exp

Work authorization (US)

Tools

Test equipment basics

Job description

U.S. Electrical Testing is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to perform final testing, startup, and commissioning of low and medium voltage equipment—breakers, transformers, switches, relays, and motor control centers—in field and manufacturing environments.

You will review electrical deliverables, support with simple sketches and data sheets, perform basic calculations, and travel to customer sites as needed to ensure safe, compliant installations and successful project outcomes.