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
Validate power system studies (short circuit, coordination, arc flash) and ensure alignment with as-built conditions prior to energization
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 requirements for startup and turnover
Collaborate with Project Management, Construction, Commissioning, Controls, and Operations teams to ensure aligned execution and system readiness
Work directly 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 prior to system handover
Coordinate with vendors to support installation, testing, and commissioning activities
Promote continuous improvement and support development of standardized commissioning processes and tools
Mentor and support development of junior engineers
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited), or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Minimum 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 (switchgear, transformers, generators), electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and control systems
Experience with commissioning, testing, and startup processes
Preferred Skills:
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or actively pursuing
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
Proficiency with power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, MATLAB, or similar)
Experience with protection relay testing and electrical test equipment (e.g., Omicron, Doble, Megger)
Understanding of protection coordination and arc flash analysis, grid integration and energy storage systems, DCS/SCADA systems, and electrical integration
Benefits:
Field-based role supporting active construction, commissioning, and startup environments
Requires the ability to work in industrial settings and follow all required safety protocols
Work in a variety of conditions, including extreme temperatures, loud areas, and confined spaces
Lift up to 50 lbs and team-lift heavier loads
Stand, walk, climb, bend, and squat for extended periods
Work at elevated levels using ladders, scaffolding, or lifts with appropriate PPE
Use hand tools and mechanical diagnostic equipment
Occasional shift work on nights and holidays
Numbers & Facts
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Salary
$40 Per Hour
Skills
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)unmatched
Acceptance Testingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Calibrationunmatched
Commission Controlsunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Commissioning - Engineeringunmatched
Construction Project Managementunmatched
Construction Supportunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)unmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electrical Power Systemsunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Field Trialsunmatched
Functional Testingunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)unmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
MATLABunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
National Electrical Codeunmatched
Network Operations Centerunmatched
On Site Supportunmatched
Performance Testingunmatched
Power Generationunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Scaffoldingunmatched
Standards Developmentunmatched
Startupunmatched
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
Switchgearunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
System Start-Upunmatched
System Testunmatched
System Validationunmatched
Systems Analysisunmatched
Test Equipmentunmatched
Testingunmatched
Validation Testingunmatched
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