Substation Commissioning Engineer

JOB TITLE: Substation Commissioning Manager

LOCATION: Remote

SCHEDULE: Standard Office Hours

DURATION: 12-Month Contract

PAY: $109-114/hour

Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you will represent the project owner by leading commissioning, startup, and operational turnover activities for a portfolio of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Key responsibilities include:

• Managing all commissioning and startup activities while ensuring adherence to company safety standards and quality expectations.
• Coordinating and overseeing EPC contractors, OEM startup personnel, third-party commissioning teams, and operations staff throughout project commissioning.
• Driving successful project turnover by ensuring facilities achieve reliable operation with minimal downtime during initial startup.
• Ensuring compliance with project contractual requirements, including Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Large Generator Interconnect Agreement (LGIA) deliverables.
• Collaborating with Transmission Operators and Independent System Operators (ISOs) to meet project energization milestones and commercial operation schedules.
• Managing onsite commissioning personnel and serving as the primary point of contact for commissioning activities.
• Partnering with engineering, safety, quality, and construction teams to ensure successful project execution.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Lead commissioning, startup, and operational turnover activities for assigned renewable energy projects.
• Ensure all commissioning work is completed safely and in compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Coordinate daily activities between EPC contractors, OEM representatives, third-party contractors, and operations personnel.
• Monitor project readiness and commissioning progress while providing regular status and progress reports.
• Review electrical drawings and perform quality control inspections to ensure installation accuracy.
• Support SCADA integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Oversee electrical, instrumentation, and controls (E&I) installation, startup, and troubleshooting.
• Support protection and control system implementation, testing, and issue resolution.
• Verify compliance with contractual commissioning requirements and utility interconnection obligations.
• Coordinate with utilities, transmission operators, and ISOs to facilitate energization and grid synchronization.
• Manage third-party vendors, suppliers, and onsite commissioning personnel throughout project execution.
• Perform additional commissioning and project support duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of electrical construction and commissioning methods and best practices.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and applicable electrical safety standards.
• Experience with SCADA systems integration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with electrical, instrumentation, and controls (E&I) systems.
• Knowledge of protection and control systems implementation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to review engineering drawings and perform quality control inspections.
• Strong project scheduling, planning, and progress reporting skills.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional project teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editing software, and document control systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and project execution.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of onsite experience supporting renewable energy construction, startup, and commissioning projects.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working for an EPC contractor on renewable energy projects.
• Proven experience commissioning renewable energy facilities, including wind, solar, and/or battery energy storage projects.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, construction, operations, and project management teams.
• Strong technical background with the ability to resolve complex engineering and constructability issues.
• Proven ability to successfully oversee multiple projects and priorities concurrently.

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