T&D Commissioning Manager - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Remote,

11d•$134,546 - $205,557•Onsite

About The Position

This position is expected to be a field assignment based in Albuerquerque, NM. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and/or client. We do offer per diem for those that qualify.

Requirements

Experience in commissioning, protection and controls, and high-voltage equipment.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
15 or more years of experience in construction & commissioning at high voltage substations
Familiarity with microprocessor protection relays used in electric utility substations. Should have a knowledge of relays from ABB, AREVA, Siemens, SEL, etc.
Ability to read and understand AC and DC Schematic Diagrams and Wiring Diagrams for electric utility substations. This includes schematics and wiring diagrams for protection, transformer protection, bus differential protection, breaker failure protection, etc.
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) license
Project Managment Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Oversee commissioning activities for substation projects, ensuring compliance with engineering and operational standards.
Provide engineering oversight, including reviewing designs, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with teams.
Manage system testing, verification, and energization to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Work closely with construction, engineering, and operations teams to drive project completion.
Ensure adherence to safety protocols, project schedules, and utility standards.
Oversight of project specific testing activities including assisting with isolation plans and with flagging and barriers
Challenge and validate design approaches
Identify and correct errors and deficiencies
Provide interface between testing contractors/subcontractors and client
Review/Create project specific testing and commissioning plans and energization plans
Review/Create project specific site work plans
Review of test data to client standards and review of in-service test data (angles/load flow verification)
Monitor relay testing and review of relay settings
Monitor functional testing in accordance with the three-line current and potential and schematic diagrams
Monitor and review of testing of SCADA and communication systems
Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing activities