Lead Substation Commissioning Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)/Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Columbia, MD is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to oversee testing and commissioning of transmission and distribution substations, including protection relays, breakers, transformers, and related equipment.

The role requires leading field teams, developing test procedures, coordinating with subcontractors and customers, and training junior engineers. Occasional extended hours and travel are expected for multiple capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or engineering technology) from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Experience with testing, commissioning and energizing substations.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications and drawings to understand substation functionality and identify design errors.
• Manage installation and commissioning with subcontractors and customers per requirements.
• Provide safety analysis and equipment isolation procedures.
• Develop and sign off detailed test procedures for equipment.
• Lead field teams through testing and commissioning activities during construction and energization.
• Train new engineers/technicians in relay testing and substation commissioning.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Relay testing

Substation commissioning

Electrical testing

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or engineering technology)

Tools

Relay test sets (GE, SEL, ABB)

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Columbia, MD is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to oversee testing and commissioning of transmission and distribution substations, including protection relays, breakers, transformers, and related equipment.

The role requires leading field teams, developing test procedures, coordinating with subcontractors and customers, and training junior engineers. Occasional extended hours and travel are expected for multiple capital projects.