Senior Substation Protection & Commissioning Lead

Premier-Power-Maintenance; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier-Power-Maintenance is seeking a hands-on Project Leader to oversee testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems in substations and power facilities. You will drive complex projects from planning through execution, acting as the primary customer contact and coordinating field teams to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

You will mentor technicians, manage budgets and schedules, and uphold NERC CIP and OSHA standards while delivering high-quality results for

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in electrical power systems or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years in protection and controls or substation commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of protection relay schemes and commissioning procedures.
• Experience with relay test equipment and automated testing software.
• Knowledge of substation communications (TCP/IP, DNP, Modbus, Ethernet, fiber, serial).

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary customer contact on assigned projects.
• Coordinate daily field activities, project schedules, and safety meetings.
• Lead project planning, cost control, and change orders.
• Mentor field personnel and ensure cross-training across teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, NERC CIP, and industry standards.
• Verify protection, control, and communications systems operation; perform tests.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Protection relays

Relay testing

Substation communications

NERC/CIP knowledge

Education

Electrical power systems degree or equivalent

Military experience related to electrical power

Tools

SEL

GE

ABB

Siemens

Novatech

Cooper

Job description

Premier-Power-Maintenance is seeking a hands-on Project Leader to oversee testing, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control systems in substations and power facilities. You will drive complex projects from planning through execution, acting as the primary customer contact and coordinating field teams to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

You will mentor technicians, manage budgets and schedules, and uphold NERC CIP and OSHA standards while delivering high-quality results for