Senior Substation Commissioning & Test Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Saco, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) / ESOP

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Saco, ME is seeking a Staff Commissioning/Testing Engineer to lead testing and commissioning of electrical equipment in substations or generation plants, including protection relays, breakers and transformers.

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2–8+ years of relevant experience are required. The role emphasizes mentoring, teamwork, and client-facing communication, with on-site field work and up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or engineering technology) preferred.
• 2–8+ years testing and commissioning experience required.
• Experience with protection relays, circuit breakers, transformers, and substation equipment.
• Ability to lead crews and train junior engineers/technicians.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications and drawings to understand substation functionality.
• Witness or perform critical tests such as DC Functional Trip Testing prior to energization.
• Direct crews during critical work junctures from commissioning through startup.
• Develop testing procedures and documentation; maintain certifications and calibration records.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Relay test equipment

SCADA/RTU systems

DFR systems

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Saco, ME is seeking a Staff Commissioning/Testing Engineer to lead testing and commissioning of electrical equipment in substations or generation plants, including protection relays, breakers and transformers.

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2–8+ years of relevant experience are required. The role emphasizes mentoring, teamwork, and client-facing communication, with on-site field work and up to 50% travel.