Substation Commissioning Engineer: Field Lead & Testing

EPS Corporation; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and a FSA

Life and Accidental Death & Dismembert

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Commissioning Area Engineer to coordinate testing and commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations for utility clients. The position involves supervising startup personnel and coordinating with contractor electricians and engineering staff.

You will perform field engineering, develop test plans, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety and compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• BS or 2 year degree in electrical engineering and experience with microprocessor relays.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical equipment testing and inspection, including high voltage applications.
• Knowledge of testing, commissioning and maintenance of power equipment.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen; safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation field engineering, including work plan preparation and project testing functions of Area Engineers in the commissioning of new or modified transmission facilities.
• Review, revise, and/or develop isolation and restoration work plans, perform preparation of integrated functional test plans, and performance of functional tests (contractor's lead AE will review any work plans that require second review).
• Direct troubleshooting efforts, including plan development and execution to resolve functional test deficiencies.
• Perform the mark-up of field change drawings, discrepancy lists and project closure packages within 30 days of project in-service date.
• Provides on-site support to Design Engineering, Substation Construction and to Transmission Service Center Managers engaged in the construction, operation, and maintenance of Customer's transmission system as relates to design philosophy and providing field information/valid requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on unusual or complex problems ensuring customer design standards are maintained.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Safety compliance

Education

BS or 2 year degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Commissioning Area Engineer to coordinate testing and commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations for utility clients. The position involves supervising startup personnel and coordinating with contractor electricians and engineering staff.

You will perform field engineering, develop test plans, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety and compliance across projects.