Lead Substation Commissioning Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) / Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to oversee testing and commissioning of electrical substations and generation plants. The role includes directing relay, breaker, and transformer testing, training junior staff, and ensuring energization readiness across multiple projects.

You will review specifications, manage crews, and develop test procedures while coordinating with customers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or engineering technology) from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Minimum 8-20+ years testing & commissioning experience including protection and control schemes, relays, breakers, transformers, and substation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing and commissioning services for utility substation and generation projects.
• Review specs and drawings to understand function and identify design issues.
• Schedule installation and commissioning with subcontractors and customers.
• Develop detailed test procedures and sign-off sheets for equipment.
• Witness critical tests such as DC Functional Trip Testing prior to energization.
• Mentor and train engineers/technicians in relay testing and commissioning processes.
• Coordinate with field crews for switching sequences and outage planning.
• Support multiple capital projects concurrently and manage customer relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Relay testing

Substation testing

SCADA/RTU

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical or engineering technology

Tools

Relay test sets

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to oversee testing and commissioning of electrical substations and generation plants. The role includes directing relay, breaker, and transformer testing, training junior staff, and ensuring energization readiness across multiple projects.

You will review specifications, manage crews, and develop test procedures while coordinating with customers and subcontractors.