Senior HV Protection & Control Commissioning Engineer

Siemens Energy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

The Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Commissioning Engineer at Siemens Energy will serve as the on-site technical authority for protection and control commissioning of high-voltage substation EPC and turnkey projects. You will develop commissioning strategies, supervise relay tests, SCADA interfaces, metering systems, and ensure safe energization and integration.

You will collaborate with engineering, construction, project management, OEMs and client teams to lead technical problem-solving,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of protection and control commissioning experience in HV substations.
• Experience testing microprocessor-based protection relays (SEL, Siemens, GE, ABB/Hitachi Energy).
• Ability to read single-line diagrams, protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay logic.
• Strong safety, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures for protection and control systems within high-voltage substations.
• Lead and oversee testing and commissioning of protection relays, control systems, metering equipment, SCADA interfaces, and substation panels.
• Perform relay testing, end-to-end testing, functional checks, logic verification, point-to-point testing, and control system validation.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical direction to commissioning teams with emphasis on safety and quality.
• Coordinate with project managers, OEMs, engineering teams, construction personnel, and client representatives to align activities with timelines and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, NERC, OSHA standards and maintain documentation (test reports, relay settings, NCRs, RAMS, as-built).

Skills

P&C commissioning

High-voltage substations

Relay testing

SCADA integration

Communication skills

OSHA safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Commissioning Engineer at Siemens Energy will serve as the on-site technical authority for protection and control commissioning of high-voltage substation EPC and turnkey projects. You will develop commissioning strategies, supervise relay tests, SCADA interfaces, metering systems, and ensure safe energization and integration.

You will collaborate with engineering, construction, project management, OEMs and client teams to lead technical problem-solving,