Senior Commissioning Engineer

Electrical Commissioning Manager / Senior CxA (MV/HV) What this role does Leads the commissioning, testing, and energization of medium‑ and high‑voltage electrical infrastructure Oversees the transition from construction to live power operations Manages testing teams, installation contractors, and commissioning specialists Enforces strict electrical safety, switching, and maintenance standards Travel requirements Primary project located in the Chicago area with expected long‑term site involvement (3‑5+ years) Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally or offshore as needed Participate in Factory Witness Testing (FWT) at global manufacturing facilities prior to equipment shipment Travel to vendor locations to witness testing of transformers, switchgear, GIS, protection systems, and other critical electrical equipment Represent the owner/client during factory acceptance and commissioning activities Occasional short‑notice travel may be required to support project schedules and equipment delivery timelines Key Responsibilities Lead commissioning activities from pre‑commissioning through final energization Oversee Level 1‑5 commissioning program Manage testing and startup of transformers, switchgear, substations, GIS, and protection systems Factory Witness Testing Travel internationally to witness factory testing of electrical equipment Verify equipment quality and compliance before shipment Coordinate installation crews, testing contractors, vendors, and commissioning teams Ensure a smooth transition from construction to operations Safety & Compliance Establish and enforce high‑voltage safety procedures Manage switching orders, LOTO programs, work permits, and energization protocols Serve as or direct Authorized Person (AP) / Senior Authorized Person (SAP) activities Technical Oversight Review relay testing results and protection system performance Support troubleshooting of relay operations, protection schemes, and grid disturbances Review COMTRADE files, secondary injection testing results, and system statuses Stakeholder Coordination Work directly with EPC firms, utilities, equipment manufacturers, and regulatory agencies Coordinate all technical activities required for energization Documentation & Quality Review and approve FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) Equipment Experience Needed High Voltage (3.5kV‑345kV) Utility substations Power transformers Transmission and distribution systems Generator Step‑Up (GSU) transformers Medium Voltage (1kV‑35kV) MV switchgear Circuit breakers Loop switches Distribution systems Protection & Automation Dip switches Controls SEL relays CADA systems EPMS (Emergency Power Management Systems) Ideal Candidate 8+ years of MV/HV commissioning experience Experience in utility, substation, data center, or industrial power infrastructure Strong relay and protection systems knowledge Experience leading energization activities Familiar with utility coordination and switching procedures Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred AP/SAP certification preferred Valid passport and willingness to travel internationally #J-18808-Ljbffr