Electrical Commissioning Technician

Augment Professional Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 157,597,000; Full time

Job summary

Augment Professional Services (APS) is seeking Electrical Commissioning Technicians to support startup, testing, verification, and turnover of electrical systems at a major advanced manufacturing facility.

This field-based position will work closely with commissioning engineers, electrical contractors, construction teams, equipment vendors, and client stakeholders to verify systems have been installed correctly and are ready for safe energization and operation.

Qualifications

• Electrical commissioning experience required.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety and safe energization practices.
• Experience using electrical test equipment.
• Ability to document commissioning activities accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical commissioning inspections and functional testing.
• Verify installation against drawings, specifications, and commissioning documentation.
• Support continuity, insulation resistance, voltage, phase rotation, and other electrical testing as qualified.
• Support panel, switchgear, transformer, distribution equipment, and electrical system startup.
• Execute commissioning checklists and test procedures.
• Document deficiencies and track punch-list items.
• Support energization planning and safe work activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical system issues during startup.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, vendors, and operations personnel.
• Maintain accurate commissioning and turnover documentation.

Skills

Electrical commissioning experience

Read electrical drawings

Electrical safety knowledge

Testing with electrical test equipment

Documentation and punch-list tracking

Field work in challenging environments

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Austin, TX 78725

Salary Range: $40.00 - $55.00 Hourly

Electrical Commissioning Technician

Location / Worksite

On-site – Client Advanced Manufacturing / Industrial Facility

Specific project location to be confirmed.

About Augment Professional Services (APS)

Augment Professional Services (APS) partners with leading organizations across the Energy, Technology, Utilities, and Engineering sectors to deliver specialized talent, consulting expertise, and project support. Our mission is to connect experienced professionals with organizations executing complex projects and critical infrastructure initiatives.

Position Overview

Augment Professional Services (APS) is seeking Electrical Commissioning Technicians to support startup, testing, verification, and turnover of electrical systems at a major advanced manufacturing facility.

This field-based position will work closely with commissioning engineers, electrical contractors, construction teams, equipment vendors, and client stakeholders to verify systems have been installed correctly and are ready for safe energization and operation.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Perform electrical commissioning inspections and functional testing.
• Verify installation against drawings, specifications, and commissioning documentation.
• Support continuity, insulation resistance, voltage, phase rotation, and other electrical testing as qualified.
• Support panel, switchgear, transformer, distribution equipment, and electrical system startup.
• Execute commissioning checklists and test procedures.
• Document deficiencies and track punch-list items.
• Support energization planning and safe work activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical system issues during startup.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, vendors, and operations personnel.
• Maintain accurate commissioning and turnover documentation.

QualificationsRequired Technical Skills

• Electrical construction, maintenance, testing, startup, or commissioning experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Understanding of electrical safety and safe energization practices.
• Experience using electrical test equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution equipment and systems.
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to document commissioning activities accurately.
• Ability to work extensively in the field.

Preferred Experience / Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician, electrical technician, or commissioning background.
• Semiconductor, cleanroom, data center, automotive, battery, manufacturing, or mission-critical facility experience.
• Experience with switchgear, transformers, MCCs, panels, UPS systems, or generators.
• NFPA 70E training.
• NETA or commissioning-related experience.
• Experience supporting major facility startup and turnover programs.

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Augment Professional Services (APS) delivers specialized talent, consulting expertise, and project support to organizations operating in complex technical environments. Our teams partner with clients across the Technology, Energy, Utilities, and EPC sectors to support critical initiatives in digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, engineering delivery, and industrial construction.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Augment Professional Services (APS) is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.