Commissioning Engineer II

Employment Type: Full-time, Salary, Exempt, On-Site (location assignment based on business needs) Expected Travel: up to 75% based on project needs Industry: Electrical Engineering | Power Systems | Automation

⚡Ready to Power the Future?

If you’re passionate about power system engineering and substation commissioning, apply today and join our innovative team of subject matter experts at ECNS Global Consultants turn voltage into vision!

🤝Why Work With Us?

Join a team that values your expertise and invests in your future. We offer:

Competitive Compensation: Salary, exempt-supplemental pay, performance-based bonuses, annual awards, and client & employee referral incentives.

Retirement Security: Up to 4% employer match dollar for dollar on your retirement plan.

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Generous contributions toward healthcare reimbursement (employee + dependent).

Peace of Mind: Employer-paid dental, vision, life insurance, hospital indemnity (employee + dependent). short-term and long-term disability (employee only).

Flexible Protection: Voluntary options for additional life, accident, and critical illness coverage.

Paid Time Off: PTO allowance based upon years of professional work experience.

Career Growth: In-house training programs and hands-on, field-based learning experiences to support your professional development.

PPE: Generous allowance for necessary protective gear and site required clothing.

Travel Perks: Opportunity to explore new and unique places in the United States. Employer-paid lodging, meals, transportation.

📋Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and contractors.

Analyze substation drawings and perform point-to-point checks.

Test and commission substation protection and control equipment and systems.

Prepare detailed technical reports and maintain project documentation.

Troubleshoot protective relays, communication networks, automation systems, and SCADA/HMI.

Lead customer training and assist with design configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of automation and protection systems.

Manage projects within scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring quality and safety.

Support proposal development for equipment, services, and systems.

Complete ECNS training program successfully.

Model and apply company values and operational principles.

📚Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Preferred Experience:

3-6 years in the power industry.

Acquired or in pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.

Experience in utilities, industrial plants, consulting engineering, or system integration.

Project management experience and familiarity with tracking software.

Required Technical Skills:

Knowledge of protection and control systems, automation, and relay troubleshooting.

Familiarity with electric power system design, studies, integration, and communication technology.

Proficiency in designing, configuring, and troubleshooting HMI/SCADA systems and industrial networking.

Hands-on experience with protocols and standards commonly used in power systems, including IEC-61850, DNP, and Modbus.

Attributes:

Passion for troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Successful background check and negative drug test results.

Travel:

Willingness to travel to job sites, including for extended assignments as needed.

Location assignments vary based on project needs, scope of work, and company resources.

Must hold a valid Driver's License.

🛠️Work Site Environment

Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often over uneven terrain or in tight spaces.

Regular bending, kneeling, and stooping to collect samples or operate equipment at ground level.

Frequent and repetitive motions, such as reaching, stretching, twisting, and turning, are common.

Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, control, and operate tools, devices, and small components.

Occasional climbing on slopes, embankments, or ladders.

Must have clear vision (with or without corrective lenses) for close work and distance judgment.

Adequate hearing and speech for communicating in noisy environments and hearing site safety instructions.

Extended exposure to outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, rain, dust, mud, and noise, for extended periods.

💰Salary Information

$105,000 - $145,000 per year. Our salary ranges are established based on comprehensive market data and industry standards to ensure competitive and equitable pay. Compensation is determined by the role, responsibilities, and location, with consideration for job-related factors such as experience, training, knowledge, and skills. While we maintain structured ranges aligned with market benchmarks, we may adjust the level and corresponding pay range if the position is filled by a candidate with significantly more or less experience.

✅ Ready to Apply?

Submit your resume and join a team committed to innovation, safety, and excellence in power systems engineering. Come energize your career and help us “flip the switch” on the future of America and support us in powering progress together!

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, and responsibilities associated with this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, marital/familial status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected class.