Commissioning Engineer

EPS•Amarillo, TX

1d•$60 - $80

About The Position

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization serving clients across data centers, utilities, generation, renewables, transit, industrial, and commercial facilities throughout North America. EPS emphasizes safety, technical expertise, and excellence in the power industry. The Commissioning Area Engineer coordinates work related to testing and commissioning electrical distribution and transmission substations for utility clients. The role provides direct supervision of EPS startup personnel and other suppliers, including contractor electricians and engineering staff. The position also includes field engineering, functional testing, troubleshooting, stakeholder coordination, and project closeout activities.

Requirements

At least 5 years of 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.
A superior safety record.
Broad experience with electrical apparatus used in the power industry, including transformers, breakers, and switchgear.
Experience working in a utility transmission substation is required.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen because the position is safety-sensitive.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's or two-year degree in electrical engineering is a plus.
Experience communicating with microprocessor-type relays.

Responsibilities

Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement through active participation in safety programs.
Support continuous improvement through incident reviews, lessons learned, and proactive safety reporting.
Coordinate and lead testing and commissioning activities for new and existing electrical transmission and distribution substations, including greenfield and brownfield equipment.
Verify that testing and commissioning procedures comply with company standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.
Supervise and direct startup personnel, contractor electricians, and engineering teams to support safe and efficient project execution.
Perform substation field engineering, including developing work plans and overseeing testing activities during commissioning.
Develop, review, and revise isolation and restoration procedures for safe energization and system operations.
Prepare and execute integrated functional test plans to validate protection, control, and SCADA systems.
Lead functional testing to ensure compliance with project specifications, design standards, and utility requirements.
Direct troubleshooting and issue resolution during commissioning, including developing and executing corrective action plans.
Mark up field drawings, generate discrepancy lists, formulate request-for-information logs, and complete project closeout documentation within required timelines.
Provide on-site technical support to design engineering, construction teams, and operations personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
Interface with customer contacts, operators, and key stakeholders to align on operational needs, system requirements, and design improvements.
Provide technical guidance on complex or non-standard issues while adhering to utility design philosophy and standards.