Senior Commissioning Engineer — Field Power Systems

VoltaGrid; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VoltaGrid is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead startup, commissioning, testing, and turnover of power generation systems across North America. You will serve as the primary technical representative for equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities, ensuring safe, reliable operation before turnover.

The role involves a three-week field rotation with one remote week, coordinating with field technicians, project managers, engineering teams, and vendors to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of commissioning/startup experience in power generation, industrial construction, or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of generators, switchgear, medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, PLC controls, instrumentation, engines, and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Experience commissioning industrial power generation, distributed energy systems, microgrids, or utility-scale equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, P&IDs, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes, startup sequencing, lockout/tagout, energized work practices, and industrial safety standards.
• Willingness to travel approximately 75%, rotating three weeks on site then one week remote.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, startup, functional testing, and operational validation of power generation systems at customer sites.
• Verify proper installation of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, controls, and auxiliary systems prior to startup.
• Perform system checkout, equipment calibration, loop checks, and pre-commissioning inspections.
• Execute commissioning procedures and performance testing to ensure systems meet design specs and customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls issues during startup and commissioning.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between VoltaGrid, contractors, vendors, and customer personnel.
• Coordinate daily commissioning activities with project management and field teams.
• Develop commissioning punch lists and track deficiencies to completion.
• Conduct root cause analysis for startup issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support system energization, synchronization, load testing, and acceptance testing.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with procedures, requirements, and standards.
• Prepare commissioning reports, startup documentation, turnover packages, test records, and field engineering notes.
• Provide technical training during project turnover to customers and operations staff.
• Support warranty investigations and field modifications as required.
• During remote weeks, prepare documentation, review drawings, and assist with planning upcoming deployments.

Skills

Field engineering

Electrical systems

Power generation

PLC controls

Field safety

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

GE PLC

Schneider Electric PLC

Job description

VoltaGrid is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead startup, commissioning, testing, and turnover of power generation systems across North America. You will serve as the primary technical representative for equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities, ensuring safe, reliable operation before turnover.

The role involves a three-week field rotation with one remote week, coordinating with field technicians, project managers, engineering teams, and vendors to deliver