Sr. Substation Commissioning Engineer - East Region
Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
Sr. Substation Commissioning Engineer - East Region
Date: Jun 26, 2026
Location: FL, US | NC, US | SC, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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About the Position
We are seeking a Sr. Substation Commissioning Engineer for the East Region to ensure that Transmission Substation Equipment is commissioned in compliance with project contract and specification requirements, conforms to design operational feasibility, and is set up and tested per the supplier’s requirements, within the engineer’s discipline capacity.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the preparation and maintenance of a detailed commissioning schedule.
- Proactively plans for commissioning activities and major milestones.
- Executes the commissioning effort ensuring compliance with the associated specifications and contracts and ultimately resulting in an efficient and timely turnover to the client.
- Completes thorough system walk downs/reviews to establish the completion status of systems and identify outstanding items to be completed.
- Qualified as a subject matter expert (SME) in the following areas:
- Protection System design, settings/configurations, installation, testing and commissioning, and/or NERC CIP ESP/Security Zone commissioning.
- Oversees the commissioning process, reviews and approves documentation and test results received from the responsible organization, and provides technical support.
- Reviews and supports Commissioning Test Plan and test results for Relay Calibration and Operation (Tests from Engineering) for all Protection System Relays.
- Provides technical/troubleshooting support to relay commissioning test plans.
- Reviews and approves relay test results.
- Receives Protection System Commissioning documentation from the responsible organization for review and approval.
- Reviews and approves AC Acceptance (Load Check) for all Protection System Relay validating acceptable test results provided by the testing resources immediately after energization.
- Ensures correct symmetrical phasing of voltages and currents with balanced loading.
- Provides Post Commissioning Review of all Protection System Commissioning documentation.
- Provides SWMS Inventory and Configuration Validation.
- 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.
Management Responsibilities
Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.
Preferred Qualifications
- NICET or NETA Certification preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant startup experience preferred.
Required Skills
- Project Instructions Manual, contract documents, and startup guidelines
- Division Policies
- Supervisory Skills
- Communications Skills
- Planning Skills
- Multi-tasking Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Computer Skills
- Knowledge of discipline technical principles related to power plants
- Knowledge of tools, equipment, and instruments used in performance of job duties
- Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools
Minimum Qualifications
- OSHA 10 Hour Training.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Physical Demands:
- Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
- See and hear naturally or with correction.
- Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
- Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
- Requires repetitive movement.
- May require work above 5 feet in height.
- Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
- Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
Work Environment:
- High Voltage Substation environment:
- Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
- Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
- Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions.
- Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Work around hazardous equipment.
- Typical office environment.
- This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
We Offer
- Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
- Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
- Company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union.
- Performance-based bonus program.
- Opportunity to be part of a 100 percent ESOP-owned company where professionals are empowered to drive personal and company growth and share in the financial rewards of success through stock ownership.
- Inclusive environment valuing diverse voices and perspectives.
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