Field Substation Commissioning Technician — Safe, Hands-On

Black & Veatch Family of Companies; Minneota (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Family of Companies seeks a Transmission Substation Commissioning Technician to verify equipment is commissioned per contract and design. You will work within the engineer’s discipline, set up equipment, calibrate, test protection relays, RTU/RTAC, and document commissioning activities in support of project delivery.

Ideal candidates have or pursuing NICET/NETA certifications, hands-on relay testing experience, and a commitment to safety in a demanding field environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with field startup and relay testing in substations.
• NICET/NETA certifications preferred for electrical testing roles.
• Able to operate test equipment safely on site.

Responsibilities

• Set up and calibrate substation equipment.
• Verify device set points and perform SCADA alarms checks.
• Test protection relays, RTU, RTAC and document results.
• Assist and learn DC function and secondary injection testing.

Skills

Startup experience

Relay testing

Field testing

Education

NICET certification

NETA certification

Tools

Doble

Megger

Job description

Black & Veatch Family of Companies seeks a Transmission Substation Commissioning Technician to verify equipment is commissioned per contract and design. You will work within the engineer’s discipline, set up equipment, calibrate, test protection relays, RTU/RTAC, and document commissioning activities in support of project delivery.

Ideal candidates have or pursuing NICET/NETA certifications, hands-on relay testing experience, and a commitment to safety in a demanding field environment.