Commissioning Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Commissioning Engineer

Commissioning Engineer - Substations

Position Overview
We are seeking a experienced Commissioning Engineer to lead and execute commissioning activities for utility transmission and distribution substations in the North East with a focus in Philadelphia. The role focuses on protection and controls systems, relay testing, and bringing substation equipment and systems to reliable operation. The ideal candidate will coordinate with project teams and utilities, perform hands-on testing and troubleshooting, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support safe and efficient system handovers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute commissioning and startup activities for transmission and distribution substations, including protection, control, metering, and SCADA systems.
• Develop, review and implement commissioning plans, test procedures, checklists and schedules; prepare technical documentation and reports.
• Perform protection and control relay testing, settings verification, relay logic checks, and sequence of operations validation using industry test equipment.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with project managers, construction teams, utility owners, vendors, and third party testers to ensure timely system turnover.
• Conduct functional testing, witness factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and onsite commissioning to verify system performance against design specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues discovered during testing and commissioning; recommend corrective actions and modifications to ensure reliability and safety.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and best practices (IEEE, NERC, ANSI, IEC), and company quality and safety programs.
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance staff during and after commissioning; produce final asbuilt documentation and commissioning reports.
• Maintain accurate records of testing, defects, corrective actions, and commissioning status; support punch list closure and project handover.
• Support project schedule, cost control and resource planning related to commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on commissioning experience with utility transmission and distribution substations.
• Demonstrated experience in protection and controls engineering with strong relay experience (setting, testing and troubleshooting).
• Proficient with relay test equipment and tools (for example: Omicron, Doble or equivalent) and familiarity with common relay vendors (e.g., SEL, ABB, GE).
• Working knowledge of substation systems: transformers, breakers, switchgear, protection schemes, metering and SCADA/RTU integration.
• Familiarity with communication protocols and standards such as IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus and experience with relay logic and sequence of operations.
• Strong ability to read and interpret single line diagrams, wiring schematics, relay settings and protection coordination studies.
• Excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills; capable of leading field teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work in various field conditions; valid drivers license.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, NERC certification, or equivalent utility certifications are a plus.
• Nice to have: prior substation construction or commissioning experience and hands-on substation testing background (listed as Substation, Substation Testing).

Benefits

• Salary: $120K-$150K
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• Education support
• Additional employee benefits

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 06/10/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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