Substation Commissioning Engineer

Job overview

The Substation Commissioning Engineer role is remote-based, with 100% travel to project sites nationwide; the listing identifies Columbus, OH. Compensation is described as a competitive base salary dependent on experience, with no numeric amount specified. The role supports critical utility infrastructure projects across the United States. The engineer leads commissioning, testing, and operational verification of substation systems up to 500 kV, helping ensure installations meet design, safety, and compliance requirements. The work spans field testing, troubleshooting, coordination with project teams and clients, and completion of commissioning records.

What you'll do

• Lead commissioning from pre-energization through closeout
• perform and supervise functional testing of protection and control systems, relays, and high-voltage equipment
• validate installations against drawings and specifications
• troubleshoot issues and direct corrective actions
• develop commissioning procedures, isolation plans, outage schedules, and safety protocols
• coordinate with field crews, testing teams, clients, and engineering
• review test results
• document test reports, redlined drawings, and regulatory submissions
• provide project updates.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substation commissioning engineer

remote-based

nationwide project sites

100% travel

columbus oh

findtalent

high-voltage systems

protection and control

relay testing

commissioning

up to 500 kv

per diem

paid travel support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full per diem and paid travel support
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• paid time off and holidays
• life and disability insurance
• career development and specialized training.

Why this role

Remote-based role requiring 100% nationwide travel; per diem, travel support, and regular paid trips home are provided; systems may reach 500 kV.

About the employer

FindTalent is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.