Lead P&C Substation Commissioning Engineer (Travel)

Premier Power Maintenance; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Power Maintenance is seeking a Lead P&C Commissioning Specialist to lead protection and control commissioning projects for substations and power facilities. This hands-on leadership role will coordinate field teams, manage safety, and ensure projects are completed on schedule and to industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in protection and controls or substation commissioning, strong relay testing knowledge, and proficiency with testing software and OEM tools.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in electrical power systems or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in protection and controls, substation commissioning, or related power industry work.
• Strong knowledge of protection relay schemes, relay testing, and commissioning procedures.
• Experience with relay test equipment and automated testing software.
• Knowledge of substation communications including TCP/IP, DNP, Modbus, Ethernet, fiber optic, and serial communication systems.
• Understanding of NERC and CIP compliance requirements.
• Strong project management, organization, and probleming skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry software from manufacturers such as SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Novatech, and Cooper.
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead primary customer contact throughout assigned projects.
• Coordinate daily field activities and project schedules.
• Lead project planning, safety meetings, and job briefings.
• Monitor project costs, timelines, and overall performance.
• Communicate schedule changes, risks, and project updates to management.
• Assist with proposals, estimates, and change orders.
• Support business development efforts and identify new customer opportunities.
• Perform and oversee protection relay testing and commissioning.
• Develop and execute commissioning test plans.
• Verify proper operation of protection, control, and communications systems.
• Utilize relay test equipment and automated testing software.
• Troubleshoot protection and control issues in substations and power systems.
• Support construction, startup, and commissioning activities for electrical equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and support to field personnel.
• Mentor and train less experienced technicians and specialists.
• Promote crossross-training and teamwork across project teams.
• Review project documentation, timesheets, and expense reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and safety expectations.

Skills

Protection & controls

Relay testing

Substation commissioning

Project management

Field leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's degree in electrical power systems

Bachelor's degree in electrical power systems

Tools

Relay test equipment

Automated testing software

Microsoft Office

Industry software (SEL/GE/ABB/Siemens/Novatech/Cooper)

Job description

Premier Power Maintenance is seeking a Lead P&C Commissioning Specialist to lead protection and control commissioning projects for substations and power facilities. This hands-on leadership role will coordinate field teams, manage safety, and ensure projects are completed on schedule and to industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in protection and controls or substation commissioning, strong relay testing knowledge, and proficiency with testing software and OEM tools.