Electrical Engineering Commissioning Advisor

What You Can Expect

As the Electrical Engineering Commissioning Advisor, you have a pivotal role in leading and supporting commissioning of ultilty-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects.  Your expertise will guide the commissioning process, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to schedules and budgets.

Every day in this role you will:

• Lead and support commissioning activities, collaborating closely with EPC contractors on-site
• Manage all facets of plant commissioning, including equipment inspection, system checkout, and daily activity oversight
• Review and communicate start-up schedules with the engineering team, project manager, and senior management
• Provide technical support to ensure project completion within regulatory standards and budget constraints
• Take ownership of component and system integrity, coordinating with various departments to fulfill contractual obligations
• Assist the project manager in compiling turnover packages for operations

Commissioning Duties:

• Develop and implement a commissioning philosophy, plan, schedule, standards, and procedures
• Refine commissioning methodologies and tools to support organizational growth
• Collaborate with project managers to create and finalize punch lists before system/equipment commissioning
• Ensure pre-commissioning and commissioning provisions are included in engineering drawings and specifications
• Verify design and equipment compliance with owner requirements and commissioning plans through reviews of submittals, manuals, reports, and training programs
• Analyze test results and generate reports to confirm technical specification adherence
• Initiate commissioning plans and coordinate pre-commissioning activities, including factory acceptance tests
• Function as the primary liaison among construction, commissioning, and operations teams to foster cooperation and minimize conflicts
• Direct commissioning procedures and lead a diverse team of engineers, technicians, and support personnel
• Oversee inspection processes to guarantee timely delivery that meets customer expectations and specifications
• Conduct thorough system quality control inspections and maintain detailed punch lists.
• Address and resolve site commissioning issues promptly
• Monitor plant operations and offer guidance to the operations team as needed
• Report commissioning, start-up schedule, and progress concerns to the project manager
• Maintain an organized documentation system for all commissioning reports and ensure daily updates
• Report technical deviations through non-conformance reports (NCRs)
• Contribute to the development of project workforce estimates and system commissioning schedules
• Organize vendor requirements and coordinate specialized equipment schedules
• Formulate action plans to bridge any gaps in the commissioning schedule or plan
• Manage commissioning site visits, evaluation of new and existing sites
• Ensure the highest level of environmental health and safety is incorporated in all electrical engineering and design aspects of ENGIE’s renewable energy generation projects

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering Technology, or closely related field of study

• A minimum of seven (7) years professional electrical engineering experience with a focus on plant commissioning or commissioning of utility scale Wind, Solar, and Battery Storage projects. NFPA 70Ecertification course and OSHA
• Clear understanding of OSHA safe workplace practices and procedures
• Expertise in advanced Inverter commissioning, including operation, communication, troubleshooting, and relevant manufacturer training or certification
• Proficiency with medium voltage AC collection systems and High Voltage substation design principles
• Proficiency with Medium Voltage Transformers and other Renewable Energy Balance of System (BOS) Advanced Construction, structural, electrical single-line, three-line drawings markups, red-lines, and RFIs
• In-depth knowledge of Utility and Interconnection requirements and Equipment, including Substation and points of interconnection (POI)
• Ability to accurately read and interpret technical documentation, including system and equipment plans, specifications, and manuals
• Familiarization with ERCOT and other Independent System Operators (ISO) New Generator Commissioning Requirements

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy and will require regular travel to project sites
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record; for the use of fleet cars, personal and or hire cars when traveling, to drive to site locations and meetings
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• The position consists of 40% work indoors and 60% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions
• Could involve some lifting up to 50 Pounds, ENGIE safe work policy strictly to be adhered to

Compensation

Salary Range: $112,000 – $172,500 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@ENGIE.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

This role is eligible for sponsorship.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.