Field Engineering - Substation Commissioning – EPC

Rosendin

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Engineer – Substation Commissioning provides on-site technical oversight for construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of high-voltage substation equipment on EPC projects. This role serves as the field liaison between engineering design teams, construction crews, subcontractors, and utility clients. The Field Engineer ensures that field installation aligns with drawings, specifications, and project standards while coordinating activities, resolving technical issues, and supporting construction sequencing to maintain schedule.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of substation construction methods, high-voltage equipment, and protection/control systems
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications
Experience with commissioning activities including functional tests and relay logic validation
Troubleshooting skills for wiring issues, equipment failures, and SCADA/communications problems
Proficiency with test equipment such as OMICRON, Doble, Megger, or equivalent
Effective communication with construction crews, project managers, engineering staff, and clients
Competence in managing documentation, redlines, test reports, and turnover packages
Ability to work under schedule pressure while maintaining a strong safety culture
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–7+ years of experience supporting EPC or utility substation projects
Familiarity with EPC project processes, including RFIs, submittals, QA/QC workflows, and turnover requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience with commissioning and protection/control preferred
Safety certifications or recognized industry credentials (NETA, IEEE, etc.) are advantageous

Responsibilities

Interpret design packages and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and standards
Coordinate field activities and resolve technical issues to maintain project schedule
Execute commissioning plans and procedures for breakers, transformers, protection systems, SCADA, and communications equipment
Perform functional testing, point-to-point verification, logic checks, and support energization sequencing
Verify installation quality and enforce QA/QC standards
Oversee wiring, labeling, equipment placement, and system integration
Maintain documentation including test reports, redlines, punch lists, as-builts, and turnover deliverables
Identify and mitigate field risks related to safety, design conflicts, schedule, and constructability
Support client walk-downs, acceptance milestones, audits, and turnover processes
Ensure compliance with safety procedures, industry regulations, and site-specific requirements