Geothermal Electrical Testing & Commissioning Engineer

GAS GLOBAL SERVICES; Milford (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

GAS Energy Staffing LLC seeks a Senior Electrical Testing & Commissioning Engineer to lead all electrical commissioning activities for large-scale energy projects. You will develop plans, supervise testing, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe startup and handover.

The role requires extensive experience in high/low voltage systems, generator and protection schemes, and adherence to IEC/IEEE/NEC standards, with a focus on geothermal or renewable power facilities.

Qualifications

• PE/CEng or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years of electrical engineering experience.
• 5+ years in a senior testing and commissioning role on power generation or renewable energy projects.
• Experience commissioning geothermal, thermal, combined-cycle, hydroelectric, or large industrial power plants.
• Experience supporting EPC projects from construction through commercial operation.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary commissioning teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all electrical testing and commissioning activities.
• Develop commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, and test documentation.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with construction, mechanical, instrumentation, controls, and operations teams.
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, vendor documentation, and commissioning procedures.
• Supervise pre-commissioning and commissioning of: High-, medium-, and low-voltage electrical systems; power transformers; switchgear; protection and control systems; generator systems; auxiliary and emergency power systems; UPS and battery systems; MCCs; VFDs; earthing and testing.
• Perform and witness electrical testing, including insulation resistance, transformer, relay protection, circuit breaker, CT/VT, Hi-Pot, and system integration testing.
• Lead system energization and handover activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and coordinate corrective actions during commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, electrical codes, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate equipment testing and start-up with vendors.
• Review commissioning documentation, manage punch lists, and prepare turnover docs.
• Support plant performance testing, reliability runs, and commercial operation readiness.
• Promote safe work practices including Permit-to-Work and LOTO compliance.
• Mentor junior commissioning engineers and technicians.

Skills

PE / CEng preferred

Electrical commissioning

Power generation experience

Geothermal / renewable energy

SCADA / DCS knowledge

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

GAS Energy Staffing LLC seeks a Senior Electrical Testing & Commissioning Engineer to lead all electrical commissioning activities for large-scale energy projects. You will develop plans, supervise testing, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe startup and handover.

The role requires extensive experience in high/low voltage systems, generator and protection schemes, and adherence to IEC/IEEE/NEC standards, with a focus on geothermal or renewable power facilities.