Senior Solar & BESS Commissioning Lead

Saulsbury; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Commissioning Specialist II at Saulsbury leads commissioning activities for utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, and substations, directing teams and coordinating with engineering, relay, SCADA, owners, and vendors to ensure safe energization and turnover of project facilities.

This role requires strong leadership and a minimum of six years in electrical construction or commissioning, with the ability to read diagrams and equipment documentation, and a willingness to travel up to 100%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of electrical construction, testing, or commissioning experience.
• Strong knowledge of utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, collection systems, and substations.
• Experience with switching procedures, energization planning, and MOP development.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, schematics, protection drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for assigned systems and project scopes.
• Promote and enforce OSHA, NFPA 70E, company safety requirements, and LOTO compliance.
• Plan and lead commissioning walkdowns, equipment inspections, and functional testing.
• Review commissioning documentation, reports, punch lists, and turnover packages.
• Review and approve Method of Procedure (MOP) documents prepared by Commissioning Specialists.
• Coordinate switching activities with utilities, owners, engineering, relay, and SCADA personnel.
• Support commissioning of utility substations and associated collection systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Commissioning Specialists and Apprentices.
• Coordinate vendor testing, OEM activities, and owner witness testing.
• Support data center commissioning activities and transmission coordination when assigned.
• Travel as required and perform other duties assigned.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Leadership

Safety compliance

Reading diagrams

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

The Senior Commissioning Specialist II at Saulsbury leads commissioning activities for utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, and substations, directing teams and coordinating with engineering, relay, SCADA, owners, and vendors to ensure safe energization and turnover of project facilities.

This role requires strong leadership and a minimum of six years in electrical construction or commissioning, with the ability to read diagrams and equipment documentation, and a willingness to travel up to 100%.