Substation Commissioning Engineer – Field Lead

Voltyx; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

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Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) in Minneapolis is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to coordinate testing and commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations for utility clients. You will supervise startup personnel and partner with contractor electricians and engineering staff.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to standards, and delivering integrated test plans for protection, control, and SCADA systems, with responsibilities spanning field engineering and documentation

Qualifications

• BS or 2-year degree in electrical engineering (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of electrical equipment testing and inspection experience.
• Knowledge of testing, commissioning, and maintenance of power equipment.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior safety record.
• Experience with transformers, breakers, and switchgear.
• Experience in utility transmission substations is required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture and participate in safety programs.
• Coordinate and lead testing and commissioning of substations for utility clients.
• Supervise startup personnel, contractor electricians, and engineering teams.
• Perform substation field engineering and oversee testing activities.
• Develop isolation/restoration procedures for safe energization.
• Prepare and execute integrated functional tests for protection, control, SCADA.
• Lead functional testing to meet project specs and standards.
• Direct troubleshooting and corrective action during commissioning.
• Document RFIs, mark-up drawings, and closeout documentation on schedule.
• Provide on-site technical support to design, construction, and operations teams.
• Interface with customer contacts and stakeholders to meet operational needs.

Skills

Electrical testing experience

Supervisory experience

Verbal and written communication

Safety leadership

Power equipment knowledge

Substation experience

Troubleshooting and action plans

Drug screening requirement

Education

BS or 2-year degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) in Minneapolis is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to coordinate testing and commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations for utility clients. You will supervise startup personnel and partner with contractor electricians and engineering staff.

The role emphasizes safety, adherence to standards, and delivering integrated test plans for protection, control, and SCADA systems, with responsibilities spanning field engineering and documentation