Commissioning Engineer

Commissioning Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Commissioning Engineer to plan, coordinate, and document all commissioning activities for various utility substation protection, control, and power circuits. This role requires adherence to project requirements, budgets, and schedules, with a focus on comprehensive testing and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and document all commissioning activities, including pre-commissioning, construction, testing, commissioning, energization, and project close-out.
• Review wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering documents prior to project commencement and during outages.
• Perform troubleshooting and problem analysis related to protection and control systems and utility substation equipment.
• Participate in project meetings, including kickoff, planning, progress, and lessons learned sessions.
• Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project completion reports, documenting progress, issues, recommendations, and test results.
• Assist in developing project-specific testing and commissioning plans and documentation.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation techniques for utility systems and equipment.
• Ensure all applicable tests and commissioning activities are conducted on equipment and systems, and that results are recorded, filed, and distributed appropriately.
• Develop and review detailed test reports for various electrical equipment.
• Develop a Site Risk Assessment to document high-risk construction and commissioning activities.

Essential Skills

• 4 years of utility commissioning experience.
• Experience with relay, protection and control, and apparatus testing.
• Electrical engineering degree or background.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with testing and commissioning services, preferably in electric utilities.
• Ability to read and understand construction and manufacturer's drawings, specifications, and schematic diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of or ability to learn electrical protection systems, relay communication, and AC/DC schematics.
• Professional experience with medium and high voltage substation and power plant equipment.
• Experience with Doble Protection Suite, ProTest, SEL AcSELerator is highly preferred.

Work Environment

This is a 100% field position, primarily supporting operations between PA and OH, with potential involvement in other regions. The role involves flexible working hours, including weekends and holidays, and requires travel for extended periods. The position offers top-notch training opportunities at a dedicated facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lancaster, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lancaster, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.