Field Power Systems Engineer – Commissioning & Startup

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited

Bowling Green (KY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 115,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States seeks an Electrical Engineer – Power Innovation to support commissioning and startup of power generation and energy systems. You will lead testing and verification of switchgear, transformers, generators, protection relays, and control systems in a field-based role.

The position involves pre-commissioning, commissioning, and turnover activities, alignment with NEC/NFPA 70E/IEEE standards, and collaboration with

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
4+ years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems, or commissioning in power generation, industrial, or related industries.
Working knowledge of electrical power systems and equipment (switchgear, transformers, generators).
Commissioning, testing, and startup processes.

Responsibilities

Provide electrical engineering support across commissioning, startup, and system turnover phases.
Lead and support electrical commissioning activities, including testing, verification, and troubleshooting of switchgear, transformers, generators, and associated systems.
Validate power system studies (short circuit, coordination, arc flash) and ensure alignment with as-built conditions prior to energization.
Execute and oversee electrical testing activities (e.g., insulation resistance, hi-pot, relay testing, functional verification).
Support pre-commissioning activities, including loop checks, calibration, and protection system verification.
Coordinate and participate in FAT, SAT, PSSR, and RFSU processes to ensure systems meet requirements for startup and turnover.
Collaborate with Project Management, Construction, Commissioning, Controls, and Operations teams to ensure aligned execution and system readiness.
Work directly in the field to support testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during commissioning and startup.
Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and company safety requirements.
Support BESS and power generation system integration, including system-level testing and performance validation.
Develop and maintain commissioning documentation, including ITRs, test records, redlines, and turnover packages.
Identify, track, and drive resolution of punch list items prior to system handover.
Coordinate with vendors to support installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
Promote continuous improvement and support development of standardized commissioning processes and tools.
Mentor and support development of junior engineers.
Other duties as assigned