Lead Substation Commissioning Technician - Central Region

Black & Veatch; Texas; On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch seeks a Lead Discipline Engineer to verify that Transmission Substation equipment is commissioned in accordance with contract and design specifications, and to provide direction to technicians and other engineers on staff.

You will oversee commissioning activities, review test plans, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with the project team to deliver a timely turnover to the client.

Qualifications

• Verification that Transmission Substation Equipment is commissionined in compliance with project contract and specification requirements, conforms to design operational feasibility, and is set up and tested per the supplier’s requirements.
• Provides functional direction to technicians and craft on staff.
• As lead Discipline Engineer, provides functional direction and supervision to other discipline engineers, technicians, and craft support on staff.
• Oversees the commissioning process, reviews and approves documentation and test results received from the responsible organization, and provides technical support.
• Reviews and supports Commissioning Test Plan and test results for Relay Calibration and Operation (Tests from Engineering) for all Protection System Relays.
• Provides technical/troubleshooting support to relay commissioning test plans.
• Reviews and approves relay test results.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the preparation and maintenance of a detailed commissioning schedule.
• Proactively plans for commissioning activities and major milestones
• Is an Independent Resource who is not involved with the construction of the project.
• Executes the commissioning effort ensuring compliance with the associated specifications and contracts and ultimately resulting in an efficient and timely turnover to the client.
• Completes thorough system walk downs/reviews to establish the completion status of systems and identify outstanding items to be completed.

Skills

Protection System design

NERC CIP ESP/Security Zone

Commissioning leadership

Job description

Date: Sep 16, 2026

Location: TX, US MS, US LA, US IA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 117137

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black and Veatch

Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

Job Summary

Verification that Transmission Substation Equipment is commissionined in compliance with project contract and specification requirements, conforms to design operational feasibility, and is set up and tested per the supplier’s requirements, within the engineer’s discipline capacity. Provides functional direction to technicians and craft on staff. As lead Discipline Engineer, provides functional direction and supervision to other discipline engineers, technicians, and craft support on staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in the preparation and maintenance of a detailed commissioning schedule.
• Proactively plans for commissioning activities and major milestones
• Is an Independent Resource who is not involved with the construction of the project.
• Executes the commissioning effort ensuring compliance with the associated specifications and contracts and ultimately resulting in an efficient and timely turnover to the client.
• Completes thorough system walk downs/reviews to establish the completion status of systems and identify outstanding items to be completed.
• Qualified as a subject matter expert (SME) in the following areas:
  • Protection System design, settings/configurations, installation, testing and commissioning, and/or
  • NERC CIP ESP/Security Zone commissioning.
• Oversees the commissioning process, reviews and approves documentation and test results received from the responsible organization, and provides technical support.
• Reviews and supports Commissioning Test Plan and test results for Relay Calibration and Operation (Tests from Engineering) for all Protection System Relays.
  • Provides technical/troubleshooting support to relay commissioning test plans.
  • Reviews and approves relay test results.