Lead Field Commissioning Engineer – HV Substations & Systems

GE Vernova, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks a Commissioning Engineer / Field Service Tester to lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing and maintenance of high-voltage electrical equipment and systems.

You will guide site teams, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate customer handover for critical power infrastructure. The role requires extensive travel (60–75%), strong problem-solving, and ability to work across the US and possibly internationally.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in electrical power systems commissioning.
• Willingness to travel 60–75%+ (approx.).
• Ability to work in the U.S. and potentially internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing, and maintenance.
• Coordinate daily site activities and commissioning schedules.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Review technical drawings, SLDS, specifications, and test results.
• Support customer coordination, energization, startup and acceptance testing.

Skills

Field service leadership

Electrical testing

Root Cause Analysis

Project coordination

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

HV equipment testing tools

Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)

Microsoft Office

Job description

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks a Commissioning Engineer / Field Service Tester to lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, testing and maintenance of high-voltage electrical equipment and systems.

You will guide site teams, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate customer handover for critical power infrastructure. The role requires extensive travel (60–75%), strong problem-solving, and ability to work across the US and possibly internationally.