[Remote] Power Commissioning Engineer I- Substation Experience

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ampirical is a company focused on innovating the power grid and empowering its team. They are seeking a Power Commissioning Engineer I with substation experience to develop commissioning plans, perform testing on substation equipment, and ensure compliance with safety standards while traveling regionally or nationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning plans for substation projects, including physical design and protection & control (P&C) components
• Create relay settings files for SEL, GE, and Basler relays using protection summaries and AC/DC schematics
• Perform testing and commissioning on substation equipment such as circuit breakers, power transformers, CTs/PTs, switches, bus systems, and protective relays
• Conduct electrical testing including insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor (Doble), TTR, winding resistance, timing, SFRA, and GPS‑based end‑to‑end relay testing
• Test current transformers, relay panels, and verify full protective relay functionality
• Support and perform SCADA and SCADA/RTU I/O verification, including automation testing
• Adjust and verify the operation of group‑operated switches
• Troubleshoot relay misoperations, equipment failures, and protection logic issues
• Interpret and verify one‑line diagrams, wiring schematics, protection logic, and as‑built drawings
• Operate industry‑standard test equipment including Megger, Doble, Vanguard, and Omicron
• Maintain accurate documentation including test reports, relay settings, and redline/as‑built drawings
• Ensure compliance with NETA, NERC PRC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and utility safety standards
• Collaborate with engineers, design teams, utilities, contractors, and field personnel
• Travel regionally or nationally (50–75%), including overnight stays

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass drug and background screenings
• No travel restrictions
• Strong mechanical/technical aptitude and safety‑first mindset
• NICET Level I (Power Testing) or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card
• Detailed knowledge of relay systems and substation equipment
• Understanding of substation physical design and P&C
• Understanding of protection concepts around bus, transformer, transmission line, and distribution line protection
• 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

Benefits

• Profit-Sharing Bonus: Semi-annual, performance-based (10% to 20% of salary)
• Day-One Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting
• PTO: Starting at 80 hours of vacation & 40 hours of sick time per year + 10 paid holidays
• Flexible Work Schedule: Every other Friday off
• Career Development: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement
• Perks: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more

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