Field-Based Electrical Commissioning Engineer - MV Systems

Augment Professional Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Augment Professional Services (APS) is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to lead field-based startup and commissioning of electrical systems in the Austin, Texas region. You will verify performance, coordinate with project teams, and support energization of critical infrastructure projects.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with MV systems, switchgear, and relay testing; a formal engineering degree is not required. Travel locally for project sites.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with medium voltage electrical systems (5kV–35kV).
• Strong knowledge of switchgear testing, inspection, and commissioning.
• Experience with protective relay programming and testing (SEL, ABB, Siemens).
• Proven field experience supporting startup and commissioning on active job sites.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and electrical safety standards.
• Willingness to travel locally and work extended hours during commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

• Support project completions and commissioning activities across industrial environments.
• Validate system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with project managers, field engineers, and client stakeholders.
• Assist in energization and turnover documentation.

Skills

MV electrical systems

Relay programming

Field troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety / LOTO

Tools

Meggers

Relay test sets

Power quality meters

Job description

Augment Professional Services (APS) is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to lead field-based startup and commissioning of electrical systems in the Austin, Texas region. You will verify performance, coordinate with project teams, and support energization of critical infrastructure projects.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with MV systems, switchgear, and relay testing; a formal engineering degree is not required. Travel locally for project sites.