Commissioning Engineer

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Commissioning Engineer Location: Travel to Multiple Sites Duration: 12-Months Opportunity: Join a critical project with a leading renewable energy developer. This is a hands-on role for an experienced commissioning professional to oversee utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) commissioning activities. Overview Our client is a leading force in the renewable energy sector, developing and deploying cutting-edge power generation and storage solutions. We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Supervisor for a 12-month contract to play a key role in the field commissioning and startup of a major utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. You will be responsible for supervising on-site commissioning activities, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and acting as a critical liaison between the field team and project management. This is a site-based position requiring strong technical leadership and hands-on problem-solving skills in a dynamic construction/commissioning environment. Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate daily field commissioning activities for the BESS project, including installation support, pre-functional checks, functional performance testing, and integrated system startup. Ensure all field work is performed in strict compliance with site safety plans, procedures, and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) protocols. Review and enforce commissioning test procedures, checklists, and quality standards. Act as the primary on-site point of contact for commissioning issues, providing technical guidance to technicians and contractors. Track and report daily progress, test results, punch list items, and schedule status to the Commissioning Manager and project leadership. Manage commissioning documentation, including test records, red-line markups, and turnover packages. Coordinate with engineering, construction, and equipment vendor teams to resolve technical issues and ensure seamless system integration. Support the training and oversight of entry-level commissioning coordinators or technicians assigned to the project. Participate in pre-commissioning meetings, safety briefings, and daily coordination meetings. Requirements Experience: 5+ years of direct, hands-on experience in commissioning, startup, and testing of utility-scale power generation, transmission, or industrial electrical systems. Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is highly preferred. Education: Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent military or trade experience may be considered. Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of medium/high-voltage electrical systems, protection relays, SCADA/controls, inverters, and utility interconnection processes. Safety: Proven track record of enforcing rigorous safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E) in a field construction/industrial environment. Must be able to perform and audit LOTO. Leadership: Demonstrated experience supervising contractors or technicians in the field. Documentation: Proficient with commissioning documentation, test reports, and project tracking tools. Travel & Location: Must be available for travel to project sites as needed. Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing project needs. Contract Benefits Project Impact: Work on a high-visibility, critical infrastructure project in the fast-growing renewable energy storage sector. Professional Growth: Gain specialized experience with cutting-edge BESS technology. Structured Engagement: Clear contract with defined scope and deliverables. Industry Leader: Partner with a premier developer in the energy space. Ready to lead the charge on a major energy project? We are an equal opportunity employer.

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