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Staff Electrical Commissioning Project Manager – Power
Williams & Williams. Provide on-site commissioning leadership to Operations, contractors, engineering, and support staff .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in electrical commissioning leadership, including the development and execution of commissioning strategies, testing plans, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in managing complex projects involving power generation assets, substations, and interconnection commissioning while ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Electrical Commissioning LeadershipFAT Testing and Software TestingPower Generation and Substation CommissioningNFPA 70E ComplianceElectrical Design Review
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Hard Skills
Electrical CommissioningProject ManagementElectrical Design ReviewTesting and VerificationPower System FundamentalsElectrical Drawings InterpretationCommissioning Risk MitigationGenerator SynchronizationPLC/DCS IntegrationLoad Testing
Soft Skills
Outstanding Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkCommunication SkillsCommitment to Safety
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office ApplicationsElectrical Test EquipmentSCADA SystemsPower Management SystemsUtility/Plant Control Communications
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringABET AccreditationNETA ATS Standards Familiarity
Industry Keywords
Oil and Gas PipelinesPower PlantsCommissioningInterconnection CommissioningNERC Reliability StandardsBattery Energy Storage SystemsRenewable-Integrated GenerationMicrogrid Controls
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesFlashRTOSSwitching
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide on-site commissioning leadership to Operations, contractors, engineering, and support staff
- Direct implementation of the Asset Commissioning Process and coordinate commissioning activities
- Develop electrical commissioning strategies, system/subsystem boundaries, and integrated commissioning schedules
- Schedule pre-commissioning meetings, staff commissioning teams, and mobilize teams to site
- Monitor commissioning progress and adjust resources as needed
- Review electrical design deliverables for commissioning readiness
- Develop and execute FAT testing, software testing, commissioning work plans, gas handling plans, and vendor checklists
- Schedule and coordinate vendor representatives
- Verify mechanical completion and electrical construction turnover packages before energization
- Lead electrical commissioning and startup of power generation assets, substations, and balance-of-plant electrical systems
- Direct pre-functional and functional testing of electrical equipment
- Oversee protective relay testing and verification
- Develop and execute energization, switching, LOTO, and backfeed plans in compliance with NFPA 70E and company standards
- Coordinate generator synchronization, load testing, performance testing, black start capability, and capacity/heat rate verification
- Manage integration and testing of PLC/DCS, generator controls, SCADA, power management systems, and utility/plant control communications
- Coordinate activities, outages, and approvals with Operations and internal functional groups
- Coordinate interconnection commissioning, witness testing, metering verification, and commercial operation requirements with utilities, transmission owners, and ISOs/RTOs
- Identify commissioning risks and develop mitigation plans
- Communicate commissioning status to Project Leaders and partners
- Ensure acceptance testing aligns with NETA ATS standards and manufacturer requirements
- Deliver complete turnover to Operations, including test records, relay settings, punch list closure, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, spare parts, and training
- Lead lessons-learned reviews and improve commissioning standards, checklists, and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited school
- Minimum fifteen (15) years related experience in operations, construction, or commissioning for oil/gas pipelines, meter stations, power plants, or facilities
- Ability to travel up to 75%
- Outstanding organizational/interpersonal skills and commitment to safety
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other scheduling/supporting software programs
- Experience with constructing and commissioning new oil/gas assets
- Experience commissioning gas-fired power generation, behind-the-meter generation, or substation/interconnection projects
- Excellent teamwork, communication skills, and shared ownership practices
- Ability to read engineering prints and technical schematics
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, including single-line/one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring/interconnect diagrams, relay logic, and protection and control drawings
- Working knowledge of power system fundamentals, including generator and transformer theory, protective relaying, grounding, arc flash studies, and short-circuit/coordination studies
- Familiarity with electrical test equipment and methods, including insulation resistance, hipot/VLF cable testing, transformer turns ratio, winding resistance, power factor/Doble testing, breaker timing, and relay test sets
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited school and minimum twenty (20) years related experience
- Preferred: Direct experience commissioning power generation facilities, substations, or utility-scale electrical infrastructure
- Preferred: Prior leadership experience
- Preferred: Experience with major power generation OEMs and switchgear/transformer vendors during startup
- Preferred: Experience working with utilities and transmission operators on interconnection commissioning, and familiarity with NERC reliability standards
- Preferred: Experience with battery energy storage systems, renewable-integrated generation, or microgrid controls
Benefits
Comp & perks- Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
- Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match and annual company contribution
- Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave up to six weeks per parent
- Fertility and adoption support
- Advanced AI tools and resources
- Career growth opportunities and promotion from within
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
- HSA and FSA options
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Domestic partner benefits
- Employee resource groups
- Wellness support
- Paid volunteer time
- Company matching for causes employees care about