Senior Commissioning Lead — Utility-Scale Microgrids (Austin)

TAR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TAR is seeking a Commissioning Lead in Austin to own testing, startup, and performance validation for utility-scale microgrids. The role involves leading field efforts across hundreds of MW of solar and grid-forming storage, from construction completion to reliable operation.

You will develop hot and cold commissioning plans, manage staffing and resources, and ensure safe, high-quality handovers to operations. Expect extensive travel to our West Texas site and close collaboration with OEMs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commissioning utility-scale power projects.
• 3+ years in a manager or lead role.
• Experience with multi-hundred MW solar and BESS.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC electrical systems.
• Willingness to travel heavily to remote West Texas site.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing, startup, and performance validation for utility-scale islanded microgrids, taking hundreds of MW of solar and grid-forming storage from construction complete to reliable operation.
• Develop and execute hot and cold commissioning plans and procedures, from pre-functional checks through full-system energization and performance testing.
• Create staffing plans covering FTEs and contracted support, and manage all commissioning resources against an aggressive energization schedule.
• Provide field quality assurance reviews during construction so defects are caught and corrected before they reach startup.
• Perform handover walkdowns and manage punchlists to closure with construction, OEM, and operations teams.
• Feed commissioning and test data back to our power systems engineers and Tier-1 OEMs to validate system models and tune inverter and battery control settings.
• Enforce all site safety policies as the campus transitions from an active construction site to a live electrical plant.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

Field testing

Electrical systems

Travel willingness

Job description

TAR is seeking a Commissioning Lead in Austin to own testing, startup, and performance validation for utility-scale microgrids. The role involves leading field efforts across hundreds of MW of solar and grid-forming storage, from construction completion to reliable operation.

You will develop hot and cold commissioning plans, manage staffing and resources, and ensure safe, high-quality handovers to operations. Expect extensive travel to our West Texas site and close collaboration with OEMs.