Electrical Systems Commissioning Engineer

Raleigh, NC 27611

Posted: 01/22/2026 Job Number: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3c7t7UrUBEvC6WHtLGDHMOGw= Pay Rate: 84-88 Hourly USD

Job Description


The Commissioning Engineer supports engineering and design services for electrical infrastructure projects serving the regional power grid and industrial sectors. This role oversees on-site commissioning of electrical systems and components, ensuring alignment with engineered designs, grid requirements, and industry standards. The engineer analyzes system behavior, validates design intent through testing, prepares technical documentation, and ensures a structured handover to customer personnel. The position requires strong analytical and conceptual skills to resolve complex electrical and system-integration issues across multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute commissioning activities for electrical infrastructure, power systems, and industrial installations

  • Verify electrical designs through system testing, validation, and functional checks

  • Analyze system performance, grid interaction, and behavior of interconnected electrical components

  • Prepare and maintain commissioning reports, test records, and as-built documentation

  • Execute system handover and provide technical briefings to customer and operations teams

  • Perform electrical system optimizations, parameter settings, and configuration adjustments

  • Contribute to admittance, routine, and type tests as a test engineer

  • Specify, determine, or support selection of required electrical test equipment

  • Provide functional leadership or supervisory guidance to on-site commissioning staff

  • Collaborate with design, engineering, and grid stakeholders to meet project milestones

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

  • 3–5 years of experience in electrical design, power systems, or commissioning

  • Strong knowledge of power generation, transmission & distribution, substations, and industrial electrical systems

  • Proficiency in electrical system integration, testing methodologies, and design validation

  • Experience supporting regional power grids and industrial electrical infrastructure

  • Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills
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