Lead Substation P&C Commissioning Engineer

Group CBS; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Group CBS in Indianapolis is seeking a Lead P&C Commissioning Specialist to supervise testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical protection and control systems in substations and power facilities.

You will lead complex projects from planning through execution, coordinating field teams and serving as the primary customer contact while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's in electrical power systems or equivalent military/tech training
• 5+ years in protection & controls, substation commissioning, or related power work
• Knowledge of protection relay schemes, testing, and commissioning procedures
• Experience with relay test equipment and automated software
• Knowledge of substation comms (TCP/IP, DNP, Modbus, Ethernet, fiber, serial)
• Understanding of NERC and CIP compliance
• Strong project management, organization, and problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency with MS Office and vendor software (SEL/GE/ABB/Siemens/Novatech/Cooper)
• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary customer contact on assigned projects
• Coordinate daily field activities and project schedules
• Lead planning meetings, safety briefings, and job scoping
• Monitor costs, timelines, and overall project performance
• Communicate changes and updates to management
• Assist with proposals, estimates, and change orders
• Support business development and identify new opportunities
• Perform and oversee protection relay testing and commissioning
• Develop and execute commissioning test plans
• Verify operation of protection, control, and communications systems
• Use relay test equipment and automated testing software
• Troubleshoot protection and control issues in substations
• Support construction, startup, and commissioning activities
• Provide technical guidance to field personnel
• Mentor and train technicians
• Promote cross-training and teamwork across project teams
• Review project docs, timesheets, and expense reports
• Ensure compliance with policies, customer requirements, and safety expectations
• Identify hazards and develop mitigation plans
• Support compliance with NERC, CIP, OSHA, NFPA
• Maintain safe work practices in energized substations
• Promote safety culture and accountability

Skills

Protection & controls

Relay testing

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Substation knowledge

Microsoft Office

Industrial software

Education

Electrical power systems degree (Assoc/Bac or equivalent)

Technical/Military training in power systems

Tools

Relay test equipment

Automated testing software

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

Job description

Group CBS in Indianapolis is seeking a Lead P&C Commissioning Specialist to supervise testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical protection and control systems in substations and power facilities.

You will lead complex projects from planning through execution, coordinating field teams and serving as the primary customer contact while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.