Senior HV Substation Commissioning Lead

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. is seeking a Lead Site Commissioning Engineer to serve as the technical on-site authority for HV substation commissioning within EPC and turnkey projects.

You will develop and execute comprehensive commissioning strategies, manage testing of primary and secondary equipment, and lead teams to energize and hand over projects safely and efficiently, aligning with grid codes and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years leading site commissioning activities in high voltage substations.
• Experience with transformers, GIS, circuit breakers, protection relays, and SCADA.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management on high voltage sites.
• Willingness to travel 50% domestically (North America).
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed commissioning plans, schedules, and procedures for HV substations; ensure readiness for energization and manage isolation/PTW processes.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of primary and secondary equipment, including transformers, GIS, circuit breakers, protection relays, SCADA systems, and control panels.
• Supervise and mentor commissioning teams, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Liaise with project managers, OEMs, and client representatives to align commissioning activities with timelines and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, NERC, OSHA, and client-specific standards; prepare and maintain commissioning documentation (test reports, NCRs, RAMS, as-built records).
• Implement Siemens Energy’s Zero Harm safety program and conduct safety training; ensure OSHA compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project coordination

Multitasking under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Siemens Energy, Inc. is seeking a Lead Site Commissioning Engineer to serve as the technical on-site authority for HV substation commissioning within EPC and turnkey projects.

You will develop and execute comprehensive commissioning strategies, manage testing of primary and secondary equipment, and lead teams to energize and hand over projects safely and efficiently, aligning with grid codes and client requirements.