Electrical Engineer – Power Innovation (Commissioning)

Dreams 2 Reality Recruitment; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreams 2 Reality Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support commissioning, startup, and readiness of power generation and energy systems. You will work in active construction environments, provide electrical engineering expertise, and ensure systems are ready for energization and operation.

The role emphasizes field testing, coordination with project teams, and adherence to NEC/IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree or Engineering Technology with PE.
• Minimum four years of electrical engineering, power systems, or commissioning experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics and control documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support through pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup and turnover.
• Lead and support commissioning activities for switchgear, transformers, gensets and protection relays.
• Perform insulation resistance, hi-pot, relay testing, and functional verification.
• Review FAT/SAT/PSSR/RFSU activities and assist with system turnover documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Field commissioning

Troubleshooting

Education

ABET-accredited EE degree

PE license

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

MATLAB

DCS/SCADA

Omicron

Doble

Megger

Job description

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support thecommissioning, startup, and operational readiness of power generation andenergy systems. This role provides electrical engineering expertise throughoutpre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and system turnover to ensureelectrical equipment and integrated systems operate safely, reliably, and inaccordance with project specifications.

The ideal candidate has experience with electrical powersystems, protection and control equipment, and field commissioning activities. This position involves hands-on work in active construction and industrialenvironments, collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams, and technicaltroubleshooting to ensure systems are ready for energization and operation.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Commissioning & Startup

• Provideelectrical engineering support throughout pre-commissioning,commissioning, startup, and system turnover.
• Leadand support commissioning activities involving switchgear, transformers,generators, protection relays, control systems, and associated electricalequipment.
• Performand oversee electrical testing, including insulation resistance testing,high-potential (hi-pot) testing, relay testing, and functionalverification.
• Supportpre-commissioning activities such as loop checks, instrument calibration,and protection system verification.
• Troubleshootelectrical equipment and system issues in the field and coordinatecorrective actions.
• Verifythat electrical systems meet project requirements and are ready for safeenergization and operation.

Power Systems Engineering & Analysis

• Reviewand validate short-circuit, protective coordination, and arc-flash studiesagainst as-built system conditions before energization.
• Interpretelectrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, and control systemdocumentation.
• Supportpower generation and battery energy storage system (BESS) integration,including system-level testing and performance verification.
• Assistwith grid integration, electrical protection, and control systemintegration activities.
• Ensureelectrical installations and commissioning activities comply withapplicable engineering standards and project specifications.

Project Coordination & System Turnover

• Coordinateand participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site AcceptanceTesting (SAT), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and Ready for Startup(RFSU) activities.
• Collaboratewith project management, construction, commissioning, controls, andoperations teams to support coordinated execution and system readiness.
• Workwith equipment manufacturers and vendors to coordinate installation,testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Develop,review, and maintain commissioning documentation, including Inspection andTest Records (ITRs), test reports, redline drawings, and turnoverpackages.
• Identify,document, track, and resolve punch-list items before system handover.
• Supportcontinuous improvement initiatives and the development of standardizedcommissioning procedures, tools, and processes.

Safety & Technical Leadership

• Maintaincompliance with applicable National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, IEEEstandards, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Followestablished electrical safety procedures and ensure appropriateprecautions are taken during testing and energization.
• Supportsafe work practices in active construction, commissioning, and industrialenvironments.
• Providetechnical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Performadditional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or abachelor's degree in Engineering Technology accompanied by a ProfessionalEngineer (P.E.) license.
• Atleast four years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems,or commissioning within power generation, industrial, or relatedenvironments.
• Workingknowledge of electrical power systems and equipment, including switchgear,transformers, and generators.
• Abilityto read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics,and control system documentation.
• Understandingof electrical commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and startupprocedures.
• Stronganalytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Abilityto work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and equipment vendors.
• Commitmentto electrical safety, quality standards, and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• ActiveProfessional Engineer (P.E.) license or progress toward licensure.
• Experiencewith power generation facilities, data centers, or battery energy storagesystems.
• Experienceleading or supporting electrical commissioning, startup, and energizationactivities.
• Familiaritywith FAT, SAT, PSSR, RFSU, and formal system turnover processes.
• Experiencewith power system studies, protection coordination, and arc-flashanalysis.
• Knowledgeof grid integration, energy storage technologies, and electrical controlsystems.

Technical Skills

• PowerSystem Analysis: Experience with ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, MATLAB, or similarengineering tools.
• ElectricalTesting: Familiarity with protection relay testing and electrical testequipment, including Omicron, Doble, and Megger.
• Protection& Safety: Understanding of protective relaying, coordinationstudies, and arc-flash analysis.
• EnergySystems: Knowledge of power generation, grid integration, and batteryenergy storage systems.
• Controls& Integration: Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and electrical controlsystem integration.

Work Environment

This is a field-based engineering role supporting activeconstruction, commissioning, and startup activities. The position requiresregular work in industrial environments and strict adherence to electricalsafety procedures and site requirements.

Candidates must be comfortable working in changing fieldconditions, collaborating with construction and operations personnel, andresponding to technical challenges during commissioning and startup.

Work Schedule & Physical Requirements

• Schedule:Six days per week, Monday through Saturday, with 10-hour shifts.
• Availabilityfor occasional night shifts, holiday work, and schedule adjustments asproject demands require.
• Abilityto work in extreme temperatures, noisy environments, and confined spaces.
• Abilityto lift up to 50 pounds independently and team-lift heavier equipment whennecessary.
• Abilityto stand, walk, climb, bend, and squat for extended periods.
• Abilityto work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, or elevated work platformswhile wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Abilityto safely operate hand tools and electrical testing and diagnosticequipment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will combine strong electricalengineering fundamentals with practical field commissioning experience. Theywill be proactive in identifying and resolving technical issues, committed tosafe and reliable system operation, and capable of coordinating effectivelyacross engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.

A hands-on approach, attention to detail, and a focus onquality, accountability, and continuous improvement will be essential tosuccess in this role.