Substation Commissioning Tech I, II, III, IV or Sr. - N. Virginia 75% TRAVEL

What You'll Do: Independently perform testing and commissioning on circuit breakers, power transformers, CTs/PTs, switches, bus systems, and protective relays. Conduct electrical tests including insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor (Doble), TTR, winding resistance, timing/SFRA, and GPS-based end-to-end relay testing. Troubleshoot relay misoperations and equipment failures. Interpret and verify one-line diagrams, protection logic, wiring schematics, and as-built drawings. Operate industry-standard equipment such as Megger, Doble, Vanguard, Omicron, and related tools. Support SCADA/RTU I/O verification and automation testing. Maintain accurate test reports, relay settings documentation, and redline drawings. Ensure compliance with NETA, NERC PRC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and utility safety standards. Collaborate directly with engineers, utilities, contractors, and field personnel. Travel regionally/nationally (5075%) including overnight stays.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelors Degree from non-technical college/university or a Technical Associate's degree and 2+ years (OR 4+ yrs High School / GED) for Technician I or BS non-technical or Technical Associates and 4+ years (or 6 yrs HS/GED) for Technician II, or BS non-technical / Technical Associates and 6+ years (8+ years HS / GED) for Technician III, or BS non-technical / Technical Associates and 8+ years (or 10+ yrs HS / GED) for Tech IV or BS non-technical / Technical Associates and 10+ years (or 12+ yrs HS / GED) for Sr. Commissioning Technicians) of experience testing and commissioning substations or related technical experience. Valid driver's license. Ability to pass drug and background screenings. No travel restrictions. Strong mechanical/technical aptitude and safety-first mindset. NICET Level II (Power Testing) or higher preferred. Ability to obtain a TWIC card.

Preferred Qualifications: OSHA 10 or 30.OSHA Electrical Safety / NFPA 70E (or ability to obtain).Experience in energized substations under utility safety rules. Familiarity with SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Basler, and other relay manufacturers. Knowledge of NETA ATS/ASTM, IEEE, NERC PRC, and NESC standards. Strong drawing/schematic interpretation skills.

What Success Looks Like: Strong documentation discipline and accurate test reporting. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings confidently. Effective communication with both field teams and customers. Continuous growth in technical skills and industry certifications. Reliability and professionalism while working in the field. Ability to work independently in energized substations.