Substation Commissioning Engineer — Lead Startups & Safety

Electric Power Systems; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive Pay

Instructor-Led Technical Courses and在线

Incentives for Certifications

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization serving North America across data centers, utility, generation, renewables, transit, industrial, and commercial facilities.

The Commissioning Engineer role coordinates testing and commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations, supervising startup personnel and contractors to ensure safe and efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Broad experience with electrical apparatus in power industry (transformers, breakers, switchgear).
• Experience in utility transmission substation work is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and lead testing and commissioning activities for substations.
• Verify testing and commissioning procedures comply with standards and client requirements.
• Supervise startup personnel, contractor electricians, and engineering teams.
• Perform substation field engineering with work plans and oversight of testing.
• Prepare and execute integrated functional test plans for protection, control, and SCADA systems.

Skills

Electrical testing experience

Testing & commissioning knowledge

Management & supervision

Verbal and written communication

Power equipment experience

Utility substation experience

Education

Electrical engineering degree (BS or 2-year)

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization serving North America across data centers, utility, generation, renewables, transit, industrial, and commercial facilities.

The Commissioning Engineer role coordinates testing and commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations, supervising startup personnel and contractors to ensure safe and efficient project execution.