Remote Substation Testing & Commissioning Engineer

Ampirical Solutions LLC; Covington (LA); Remote; USD 52,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with 4% match

PTO: 80h vacation, 40h sick, 10 hols

Profit-sharing bonus 10-20%

Gym membership stipend

Wellness program

Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ampirical Solutions LLC is seeking a Power Commissioning Engineer II with substation experience for a remote role with extensive travel. You will develop commissioning plans, prepare relay settings, and perform testing on substation equipment across multiple relay families.

This position requires the ability to travel regionally or nationally, maintain meticulous documentation, and ensure compliance with industry standards such as NETA and NERC.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass drug and background screenings.
• No travel restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning plans for substations including design and protection & control.
• Create relay settings files for SEL, GE, Basler, ABB and Siemens relays.
• Perform testing and commissioning of substation equipment (circuit breakers, transformers, CTs/PTs, switches, bus systems, protective relays).
• Conduct electrical testing ( insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor, TTR, winding resistance).
• Test current transformers and relay panels; verify protective relay functionality.
• Support SCADA/RTU I/O verification and automation testing.
• Travel regionally or nationally as required; document results and maintain records.

Skills

Independent work in energized substas

Safety-first mindset

Mechanical/technical aptitude

Willingness to travel

TWIC eligibility

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Megger

Doble

Vanguard

Omicron

Job description

Ampirical Solutions LLC is seeking a Power Commissioning Engineer II with substation experience for a remote role with extensive travel. You will develop commissioning plans, prepare relay settings, and perform testing on substation equipment across multiple relay families.

This position requires the ability to travel regionally or nationally, maintain meticulous documentation, and ensure compliance with industry standards such as NETA and NERC.