Substation Commissioning Technician - Central Region

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day. From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

Requirements

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
OSHA 10 Hour Training

Nice To Haves

NICET or NETA certification preferred.
2+ years of relevant startup experience preferred.
Previous experience using Doble, Megger, or other relay testing equipment

Responsibilities

Sets up equipment.
Performs equipment calibration.
Confirms device set points per design.
Performs alarms checks to SCADA per substation commissioning package.
Loads and tests settings and programming in protection relays, RTU, RTAC.
Performs required functional testing of equipment and systems.
Verifies equipment installation per design.
Walks down substation for erection completion.
Identifies damaged or failed devices for replacements within completion schedule.
Prepares testing and commissioning documentation.
Assisting and learning aspects of substation yard apparatus testing.
Learning and implementing safety protocols and procedures.
Familiarity with substation schematic sets, able to navigate prints to find necessary drawings.
Learning how to properly and safely operate a man-lift.
Assisting and learning the aspects of DC function testing.
Assisting and learning the aspects of secondary injection of currents and potentials.
Learning how to properly identify different equipment in substations.
Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.
Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
Compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.