Substation Commissioning Engineer — ESOP & Field Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k)

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Services in Biddeford, ME seeks a Commissioning Engineer to ensure new and modified transmission and distribution substations are installed, functionally tested, and energized correctly. You ll coordinate with field teams, perform critical tests, and ensure design integrity and safety across projects.

The ideal candidate will have 1–5 years of experience in protection and control, SCADA/RTU, and commissioning, with a strong focus on relay testing and field deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or engineering technology).
• 1–5 years of relevant experience with power systems, protection, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Review specs and drawings for substation functionality.
• Schedule installation and commissioning with subcontractors and customers.
• Provide safety analysis and equipment isolation procedures.
• Develop test procedures and sign-off sheets for equipment.
• Witness or perform critical tests prior to energization and startup.
• Direct crews during final commissioning and energization.

Skills

Three-phase power systems

Protection and control schemes

Equipment testing

SCADA/RTU/DFR systems

Relay testing equipment

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Services in Biddeford, ME seeks a Commissioning Engineer to ensure new and modified transmission and distribution substations are installed, functionally tested, and energized correctly. You ll coordinate with field teams, perform critical tests, and ensure design integrity and safety across projects.

The ideal candidate will have 1–5 years of experience in protection and control, SCADA/RTU, and commissioning, with a strong focus on relay testing and field deployments.