Lead Commissioning Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA

Summary

A Lead Commissioning Engineer is needed to support commissioning, testing, and energization activities on transmission and distribution substation projects. This role provides field leadership, technical expertise, and quality assurance across protection and control systems, electrical equipment, and communication systems.

Key Responsibilities

Project Commissioning and Testing

• Plan, execute, and document commissioning activities for new and existing substations
• Perform testing on electrical equipment, relay systems, protection schemes, and communication systems
• Validate performance of substation equipment including breakers, PTs, CTs, transformers, relays, RTUs, SCADA points, and pilot channel equipment
• Complete testing reports, punch lists, redlines, and turnover packages

Technical Oversight

• Review engineering drawings, one-lines, three-lines, wiring diagrams, and relay settings
• Verify design compliance with project specifications and standards
• Identify design or installation issues and provide corrective guidance
• Troubleshoot equipment and system problems during commissioning and energization

Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead and support commissioning engineers, relay technicians, wiremen, and contractors
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, utilities, and construction personnel
• Direct field activities involving equipment testing, system checks, and energization support
• Support project planning, scheduling, safety meetings, and documentation

Safety and Compliance

• Enforce all safety procedures and policies
• Follow utility switching procedures and energization requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation for compliance and audit purposes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred
• Seven or more years of relevant experience in substation commissioning, protection and control, or utility field engineering
• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution systems, relay protection schemes, and electrical system operations
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, protection settings, schematics, and construction documents
• Skilled in testing of microprocessor relays, electromechanical relays, communications equipment, and substation apparatus
• Proficient with test equipment and commissioning tools
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed
• Ability to work in field conditions including heat, cold, confined spaces, and energized environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work extended hours when required

Work Environment

• Mix of field and office work depending on project needs
• Travel to substations and utility sites required
• Projects may involve overtime, night shifts, or short notice deployments based on utility requirements