Engineering Specialist

Mindlance; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in renewable energy is hiring a Senior Field Substation Commissioning professional for utility-scale renewable energy projects. This field-based role involves 100% travel, requiring deep expertise in protection & controls and grid integration. Responsibilities include leading onsite commissioning activities and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in renewable generation and a proven track record of managing multiple stakeholders. The position offers a competitive pay rate on a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• 3+ years onsite commissioning in renewable generation.
• Deep technical expertise in protection & controls and grid interconnection.
• Experience with multiple OEMs (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Schneider).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all onsite commissioning activities.
• Coordinate EPC contractors and OEM startup teams.
• Ensure projects meet interconnection agreement requirements.

Skills

Protection & Relay Expertise

SCADA mapping and point-to-point verification

LGIA & PPA compliance understanding

E&I controls and instrumentation installation/startup

Strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders onsite

Tools

SCADA Systems

Testing Equipment

Job description

Location: 100% Travel (Onsite at Renewable Plants / Substations)

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Openings: 12

Start: ASAP (Early March Target)

Priority: High

Pay Rate: $58/hr. on W2 Travel Expenses

Position Overview

We are seeking a senior-level, hands-on Field Substation Commissioning to lead commissioning activities at utility-scale renewable energy projects (Solar / BESS / Wind).

This role requires deep technical expertise in protection & controls, relay testing, SCADA integration, and grid interconnection, along with the ability to coordinate EPCs, OEMs, and site teams during energization and startup.

This is a field-based position with 100% travel (approximately one month per site).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all onsite commissioning activities
• Coordinate EPC contractors, OEM startup teams, third-party vendors, and operations personnel
• Support breaker, transformer, and panel energization
• Ensure projects meet interconnection agreement requirements before COD
• Interface with Transmission Operators and ISOs
• Ensure compliance with safety, engineering, and quality standards
• Deliver high reliability at operational turnover

Required Technical Skills (Must Have)

• Protection & Relay Expertise
  • Relay Testing (functional, logic, end-to-end testing)
  • Troubleshooting trip events, misoperations, and logic errors

SCADA & Communication

• SCADA mapping and point-to-point verification

Interconnection & Grid Integration

• LGIA & PPA compliance understanding
• Commissioning prior to Commercial Operation Date (COD)

Electrical Construction & Commissioning Knowledge

• E&I controls and instrumentation installation/startup
• Drawing review & quality control inspection
• Renewable power plant commissioning

Preferred Background

• 3+ years onsite commissioning in renewable generation
• 3+ years with EPC firms
• Experience working with multiple OEMs (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Schneider, inverter/BESS OEMs)
• Strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders onsite
• Self-starter with strong safety and quality focus

EEO Statement

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.