Electrical Engineer – Power Innovation (Commissioning)
About The Position
The Electrical Engineer – Power Innovation supports the safe, reliable, and efficient commissioning and startup of power generation and energy systems. The role provides electrical engineering expertise through pre-commissioning, commissioning, and turnover, ensuring systems are tested, verified, and ready for operation. This is a field-based, on-site role supporting active construction, commissioning, and startup environments. The position works six days a week, Monday through Saturday, for 10 hours per day, with occasional night and holiday shiftwork. The work may involve extreme temperatures, loud areas, confined spaces, and elevated work using ladders, scaffolding, or lifts with appropriate PPE. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, team-lifting heavier loads, and standing, walking, climbing, bending, and squatting for extended periods. Hand tools and mechanical diagnostic equipment are used.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- At least 4 years of experience in electrical engineering, power systems, or commissioning in power generation, industrial, or related industries.
- Working knowledge of electrical power systems and equipment, including switchgear, transformers, and generators.
- Working knowledge of electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and control systems.
- Working knowledge of commissioning, testing, and startup processes.
- Proficiency with power system analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, MATLAB, or similar.
- Experience with protection relay testing and electrical test equipment such as Omicron, Doble, or Megger.
- Understanding of protection coordination and arc flash analysis.
- Understanding of grid integration and energy storage systems.
- Understanding of DCS/SCADA systems and electrical integration.
- Ability to work in industrial settings and follow required safety protocols.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and team-lift heavier loads; stand, walk, climb, bend, and squat for extended periods; and work at elevated levels using ladders, scaffolding, or lifts with appropriate PPE.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or actively pursuing licensure.
- Experience with power generation, data centers, or BESS systems.
- Experience supporting or leading commissioning and startup activities.
- Familiarity with FAT/SAT execution and turnover processes.
Responsibilities
- Provide electrical engineering support across commissioning, startup, and system turnover phases.
- Lead and support electrical commissioning activities, including testing, verification, and troubleshooting of switchgear, transformers, generators, and associated systems, protection relays, and control systems.
- Validate power system studies, including short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies, and ensure alignment with as-built conditions before energization.
- Execute and oversee electrical testing, including insulation resistance, hi-pot, relay testing, and functional verification.
- Support pre-commissioning activities, including loop checks, calibration, and protection system verification.
- Coordinate and participate in FAT, SAT, PSSR, and RFSU processes to ensure systems meet startup and turnover requirements.
- Collaborate with Project Management, Construction, Commissioning, Controls, and Operations teams to align execution and system readiness.
- Work in the field to support testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during commissioning and startup.
- Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, and company safety requirements.
- Support BESS and power generation system integration, including system-level testing and performance validation.
- Develop and maintain commissioning documentation, including ITRs, test records, redlines, and turnover packages.
- Identify, track, and drive resolution of punch list items before system handover.
- Coordinate with vendors to support installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Promote continuous improvement and support the development of standardized commissioning processes and tools.
- Mentor and support the development of junior engineers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
