Lead Commissioning Engineer

Jobtailor; Hooksett (NH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Electrical Engineer to lead testing and commissioning for complex substation projects in the Northeast. You will partner with System Test and Protection & Controls teams to develop robust testing plans and ensure compliant commissioning of substation equipment.

The role requires eight years of utility distribution/transmission experience, a BS in electrical engineering or related field, and a valid CT/MA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum of eight (8) years in utility distribution/transmission engineering in addition to the bachelor’s degree.
• Electrical engineering knowledge with a focus on substation project testing and commissioning.
• Valid CT/MA driver’s license.
• Must be available to work emergency storm assignments as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Must be able to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, under current hybrid guidelines.
• Must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed or if policy changes.
• Ability to work in office and utility substation environments, including sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs.
• May require on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans and procedures for testing and commissioning highly complex transmission and distribution substation projects.
• Work with System Test and Protection & Controls Engineering to develop project test and commissioning plans.
• Commission substation equipment including breakers, transformers, controls, systems, relays, and metering.
• Optimize the cost and performance of transmission/distribution system assets.
• Coordinate evaluation of system failures and appropriate resolutions to support operations during unplanned maintenance.
• Share accountability for the organization’s long-term transmission/distribution Life Cycle Plan.
• Supervise, assign, prioritize, and direct work performed by other engineers.
• Ensure complex substation projects are tested and commissioned according to industry and Eversource standards.
• Assist in developing standards and procedures for substation testing and commissioning.
• Perform root-cause analysis and develop and implement corrective actions related to project commissioning.
• Manage, coach, develop, and review the performance of engineers and other staff.
• Supervise engineers and other direct reports administratively and/or functionally.
• Provide technical support and direction to operating areas during normal and emergency situations.

Skills

Substation testing

Commissioning plans

Root-cause analysis

Electrical engineering

Emergency response

Travel flexibility

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans and procedures for testing and commissioning highly complex transmission and distribution substation projects
• Work with System Test and Protection & Controls Engineering to develop project test and commissioning plans
• Commission substation equipment including breakers, transformers, controls, systems, relays, and metering
• Optimize the cost and performance of transmission/distribution system assets
• Coordinate evaluation of system failures and appropriate resolutions to support operations during unplanned maintenance
• Share accountability for the organization’s long-term transmission/distribution Life Cycle Plan
• Supervise, assign, prioritize, and direct work performed by other engineers
• Ensure complex substation projects are tested and commissioned according to industry and Eversource standards
• Assist in developing standards and procedures for substation testing and commissioning
• Perform root-cause analysis and develop and implement corrective actions related to project commissioning
• Manage, coach, develop, and review the performance of engineers and other staff
• Supervise engineers and other direct reports administratively and/or functionally
• Provide technical support and direction to operating areas during normal and emergency situations

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline
• Minimum of eight (8) years in utility distribution/transmission engineering in addition to the bachelor’s degree
• Electrical engineering knowledge with a focus on substation project testing and commissioning
• Valid CT/MA driver’s license
• Must be available to work emergency storm assignments as required
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
• Must be able to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, under current hybrid guidelines
• Must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed or if policy changes
• Ability to work in office and utility substation environments, including sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs
• May require on-call responsibilities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Substation Project Testing and Commissioning, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Capable of managing and developing engineering teams while optimizing transmission and distribution system performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Engineering Degree
• Substation Project Testing
• Commissioning Procedures
• Root-Cause Analysis
• Utility Distribution/Transmission Engineering

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Testing Procedures
• Commissioning Plans
• System Evaluation
• Performance Optimization
• Technical Support

Soft Skills

• Team Management
• Coaching
• Prioritization
• Accountability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid CT/MA Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Transmission Systems
• Distribution Systems
• Substation Equipment
• Emergency Storm Assignments
• Life Cycle Plan