Lead Site Commissioning Engineer

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. is seeking a Lead Site Commissioning Engineer to serve as the technical on-site authority for HV substation commissioning within EPC and turnkey projects.

You will develop and execute comprehensive commissioning strategies, manage testing of primary and secondary equipment, and lead teams to energize and hand over projects safely and efficiently, aligning with grid codes and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years leading site commissioning activities in high voltage substations.
• Experience with transformers, GIS, circuit breakers, protection relays, and SCADA.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management on high voltage sites.
• Willingness to travel 50% domestically (North America).
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures for HV substations; ensure readiness for energization and manage isolation/PTW processes.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of primary and secondary equipment, including transformers, GIS, circuit breakers, protection relays, SCADA systems, and control panels.
• Supervise and mentor commissioning teams, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Liaise with project managers, OEMs, and client representatives to align commissioning activities with timelines and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, NERC, OSHA, and client-specific standards; prepare and maintain commissioning documentation (test reports, NCRs, RAMS, as-built records).
• Implement Siemens Energy’s Zero Harm safety program and conduct safety training; ensure OSHA compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project coordination

Multitasking under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day The Lead Site Commissioning Engineer will be the technical authority on-site for all commissioning activities in high-voltage substation EPC and turnkey projects. You will develop and execute comprehensive commissioning strategies, ensuring that all primary and secondary systems—including transformers, GIS, circuit breakers, protection relays, and SCADA—are tested, energized, and integrated safely and efficiently. Acting as the key liaison between engineering, construction, and client teams, you will manage risk, resolve technical challenges, and drive alignment on project milestones. Your leadership will foster a culture of safety and precision while ensuring compliance with grid codes, IEC/IEEE standards, and client requirements. This role demands strong organizational skills, technical expertise, and the ability to lead teams under tight deadlines to achieve successful energization and handover, directly impacting grid reliability and customer satisfaction.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Develop and implement detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures for HV substations. Ensuring readiness for energization and managing isolation/PTW processes.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of primary and secondary equipment, including transformers, GIS, circuit breakers, protection relays, SCADA systems, and control panels.
• Supervise and mentor commissioning teams, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Liaise with project managers, OEMs, and client representatives to align commissioning activities with project timelines and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, NERC, OSHA, and client-specific standards. Prepare and maintain commissioning documentation: test reports, NCRs, RAMS, and as-built records.
• Implement Siemens Energy’s Zero Harm safety program, conduct safety training, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5 + years of experience in leading site commissioning activities, with a must-have background in high voltage substations. Working knowledge of grid operations, energy storage systems (BESS), and substation controls preferred.
• Ability to interpret single line diagrams, schematics, and test procedures. Familiarity with HV equipment and protection schemes
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and safety management on high voltage sites.
• Strong communication skills, Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure while managing simultaneous critical infrastructure construction operations.
• Proficient in daily reporting, including progress updates, safety compliance, and environmental issues.
• 50% travel domestic (North America)
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About The Team

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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