HV Substation Testing & Commissioning Engineer

alfanar; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar is seeking an experienced HV/EHV Substation Commissioning Engineer in the United States to perform testing and commissioning of substations from 13.8kV to 380kV.

You will conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for Power Transformer, GIS/AIS Switchgear, Circuit Breaker equipment, CTs/VTs, protection relays, SCADA and communications systems, and related control panels.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and commissioning of HV/EHV substations (13.8kV to 380kV).
• Conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for Power Transformer.
• Commission GIS/AIS Switchgear and Circuit Breaker equipment.
• Test Disconnectors and Earthing Switches, CTs and VTs/CVTs.
• Test Protection & Control Panels, SCADA and Communication System.
• Carry out protection relay testing and configuration.
• Perform secondary and primary injection tests.
• Execute transformer testing including TTR, winding resistance, insulation and functional tests.
• Verify interlocks, control logic and protection schemes.
• Support energization and synchronization activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system issues during commissioning.
• Prepare commissioning procedures, test reports and punch lists.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants and project teams during commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and quality requirements.
• Prepare daily, weekly and final commissioning reports.

Job description

alfanar is seeking an experienced HV/EHV Substation Commissioning Engineer in the United States to perform testing and commissioning of substations from 13.8kV to 380kV.

You will conduct pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for Power Transformer, GIS/AIS Switchgear, Circuit Breaker equipment, CTs/VTs, protection relays, SCADA and communications systems, and related control panels.