Electrical Commissioning Specialist (CxE)

Energy Resilience Partners, LLC; Guaynabo (PR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Resilience Partners, LLC (ERP) is deploying a Fort Buchanan microgrid commissioning team in Puerto Rico. The role focuses on leading independent commissioning of electrical generation and distribution gear, including generators, transformers, switchgear, relays, DC systems, metering, grounding, cables, and controller interfaces.

The position requires coordinating with CxC and CQC, electrical contractors, OEMs, utility, and Government, with hybrid on-island and FAT travel.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical design, submittals, studies, settings, test plans, OEM procedures, and commissioning readiness.
• Develop/witness FAT, site acceptance, insulation/resistance, primary/secondary injection, relay, breaker, transformer, grounding, DC, cable, and functional tests.
• Verify calibrated test equipment, results, deficiencies, corrective actions, retesting, and commissioning records.
• Support synchronization, protection, islanding, black-start, restoration, metering, and integrated system performance testing.
• Coordinate with the CxC, CQC, electrical contractor, OEMs, controls, utility, and Government.

Job description

FBMG-020 | Fort Buchanan Microgrid | Contingent opportunity

WORK LOCATION: HYBRID - remote procedure review; ON ISLAND/FAT locations for inspection, testing, calibration, and functional performance tests

REQUISITION: FBMG-020

CSS CAM LCAT: 140 - Senior Technical Staff Member (Electrical Commissioning)

DUTY LOCATION: Hybrid with Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico and FAT travel

WORK ARRANGEMENT: HYBRID - remote procedure review; ON ISLAND/FAT locations for inspection, testing, calibration, and functional performance tests

REPORTS TO: Lead Commissioning Specialist through independent Commissioning Firm

EMPLOYMENT: Contingent specialist pipeline; compliant independent-firm engagement required

REQUIREMENT BASIS: SOLICITATION-MANDATED independent Commissioning Firm specialist

About ERP and the Project

Energy Resilience Partners, LLC (ERP) is a tribally led SBA 8(a) federal contractor advancing energy resilience and mission assurance. ERP is deploying a project team for the Fort Buchanan installation-level microgrid in Puerto Rico. The work includes diesel generation, medium-voltage distribution, microgrid controls, protective relaying, fuel infrastructure, fiber communications, optional BESS, integration of existing renewable generation, and full system commissioning.

Position Summary

Lead independent commissioning of electrical generation and distribution equipment, including generators, transformers, medium-voltage switchgear, protective relays, DC systems, metering, grounding, cables, interlocks, and interfaces to the microgrid controller.

What You Will Do

• Review electrical design, submittals, studies, settings, test plans, OEM procedures, and commissioning readiness.
• Develop/witness FAT, site acceptance, insulation/resistance, primary/secondary injection, relay, breaker, transformer, grounding, DC, cable, and functional tests.
• Verify calibrated test equipment, results, deficiencies, corrective actions, retesting, and commissioning records.
• Support synchronization, protection, islanding, black-start, restoration, metering, and integrated system performance testing.
• Coordinate with the CxC, CQC, electrical contractor, OEMs, controls, utility, and Government.

Minimum Qualifications

• NETA-certified engineering technician with at least 5 years inspecting, testing, and calibrating electrical distribution and generation equipment.
• Experience on at least two projects of similar size and complexity.
• Ability to work through the independent Commissioning Firm and travel to Puerto Rico and FAT locations.
• Current certifications maintained for the entire assignment and no disqualifying recent disciplinary action.

Preferred Qualifications

• NETA Level III or IV, PE, NICET, relay-manufacturer certification, or equivalent advanced testing credentials.
• Microgrid, BESS, IEEE 1547/2030.8, generator paralleling, and USACE experience.

Field, Travel and Employment Conditions

• This is a contingent opportunity dependent on contract award/NTP, project funding, final staffing authorization, Government acceptance when required, and successful installation-access processing.
• When on site, work may involve tropical heat and humidity, rain, uneven terrain, stairs/ladders, construction noise, required PPE, and extended, weekend, outage, emergency, or alternate-shift hours.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, follow drug-free workplace and conduct requirements, and protect FCI/CUI using only authorized systems and procedures.
• ERP encourages applications from qualified Native American, Puerto Rican, veteran, military-spouse, disabled, and local candidates. ERP provides equal employment opportunity consistent with applicable law.