Commissioning Engineer

Overview

As a NETA accredited independent electrical testing & engineering organization, we set the standard for technical expertise and uncompromising safety within the renewable energy, data centers, and industrial industries.

At Electric Power Systems, we specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including :

Competitive pay

Paid Time Off

Paid short term and long term disability

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401k

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Office Address :

1090 Montour West Industrial Park

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15108, Pittsburgh, PA

Job Purpose :

The Commissioning Area Engineer is responsible for coordinating, work connected with the testing and / or commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations for utility clients. Individual will provide direct supervision over Electric Power Systems startup personnel along with others suppliers such as contractor electricians and engineering staff.

Responsibilities

Perform substation field engineering, including work plan preparation and project testing functions of Area Engineers in the commissioning of new or modified transmission facilities.

Review, revise, and / or develop isolation and restoration work plans, perform preparation of integrated functional test plans, and performance of functional tests (contractor's lead AE will review any work plans that require second review.)

Direct troubleshooting efforts, including plan development and execution to resolve functional test deficiencies.

Perform the mark-up of field change drawings, discrepancy lists and project closure packages within 30 days of project in-service date.

Provides on-site support to Design Engineering, Substation Construction and to Transmission Service Center Managers engaged in the construction, operation, and maintenance of Customer's transmission system as relates to design philosophy and providing field information / valid requirements.

Provide technical guidance on unusual or complex problems ensuring customer design standards are maintained.

Qualifications

BS or 2 year degree in electrical engineering is a plus, along with experience in communicating with microprocessor type relays.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical equipment testing and inspection, including high voltage applications

Knowledge of testing, commissioning and maintenance of power equipment.

Excellent management and supervisory skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Superior Safety record

Broad experience with wide variety of electrical apparatus used in power industry, including transformers, breakers and switchgear.

Experience in working in utility transmission substation is required.

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.

EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.

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Job Locations US-PA-Pittsburgh

Posted Date 3 weeks ago (10 / 10 / 2025 10 : 06 PM)

ID 2025-6101

# of Openings 1

Category Commissioning Engineer