NESC Staffing
SUBSTATION TESTING & COMMISSIONING ENGINEER (UTILITY / HIGH VOLTAGE)
Location:
Connecticut (home base) with extensive nationwide travel
Pay/Benefits:
$125,000–$155,000 (base salary range)
Type of Role:
Direct Hire (Permanent)
U.S. CITIZENS ONLY — MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP
NO C2C CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION
Overview NESC Staffing is seeking a Substation Testing & Commissioning Engineer to support complex utility and power delivery projects. This permanent role is based in Connecticut with frequent out-of-town travel (often several weeks at a time). The ideal candidate brings strong electrical fundamentals, a safety-first mindset, and hands‑on familiarity with substation equipment testing, commissioning documentation, and field coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Apply current industry testing and commissioning standards and guidelines while maintaining safe work execution.
Deliver high‑level customer service and maintain professional, respectful relationships with clients and internal teams.
Promote efficient flow of information; maintain complete, accurate field records and documentation.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and problem analysis related to protection & control systems and utility substation equipment, including:
application, drawing, and wiring errors/omissions
equipment malfunctions and questionable test results
battery ground faults and related DC system issues
Support technically complex field activities and participate in project meetings (kickoff, planning, progress, and lessons learned).
Identify risk and mitigation techniques for utility systems and equipment; follow site risk assessment requirements for high‑risk activities.
Learn and follow safe circuit isolation/restoration processes to prevent unintended operations and protect personnel and systems.
Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and closeout reports covering progress, issues, recommendations, test results, and analyses.
Maintain drawing management and field housekeeping practices to support safety and performance.
Keep working/field copies of drawings continuously updated to reflect as‑left conditions.
Execute tests and develop detailed test reports for electrical equipment; review test results for acceptance and ensure records are properly filed and distributed.
Assist other engineers/technicians during commissioning and startup, as needed.
Conduct formal walkdowns prior to energizing equipment, ensuring readiness and compliance with procedures.
Equipment you may test (examples) SF6/oil/vacuum breakers, circuit switchers, power transformers, capacitor banks, bus, CTs, PTs, CCVTs, wave traps, disconnect switches, surge arrestors, regulators, reclosers, cables, DC battery banks, grounding systems, generators, station service transformers, AC/DC panels
SF6 gas checks, oil sampling, vacuum bottle integrity, core‑ground test, insulation resistance, winding resistance, nitrogen systems, power factor, excitation, sweep frequency response analysis, turns ratio, polarity, dielectric withstand, motion analysis, operating mechanism inspection, contact resistance, capacitance, inductance, impedance, disconnect jaw/blade alignment, and battery strap/cell resistance, specific gravity, and load testing.
Qualifications
Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent training/experience (including journeyman/apprentice electrical training, military electrical power training, and/or industry-recognized power systems testing certification at an advanced level).
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment with strong initiative and self‑motivation.
Beginning‑to‑intermediate knowledge of electrical systems; solid understanding of AC/DC schematics, wiring/interconnect drawings, and one‑line/three‑line diagrams.
Ability to analyze and utilize drawings in commissioning and testing processes.
Ability to learn test‑equipment software used to conduct and document field test activities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively in the field and in project settings.
Strong PC skills, including proficiency with common documentation tools and PDF software.
Availability and travel
Must be available for out-of-town travel for multiple weeks at a time.
Must be available for flexible hours, including weekends, overtime, holidays, and night work as needed.
Requirements
Valid U.S. driver’s license (in good standing).
Ability to operate a man‑lift, or willingness to become certified.
Ability to routinely lift up to 50 lbs of test equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering, Business Development, and Consulting
Industries Engineering Services, Utilities Administration, and Utilities
Equal Opportunity Employer: NESC Staffing and our affiliate client companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Connecticut (home base) with extensive nationwide travel
Pay/Benefits:
$125,000–$155,000 (base salary range)
Type of Role:
Direct Hire (Permanent)
U.S. CITIZENS ONLY — MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP
NO C2C CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION
Overview NESC Staffing is seeking a Substation Testing & Commissioning Engineer to support complex utility and power delivery projects. This permanent role is based in Connecticut with frequent out-of-town travel (often several weeks at a time). The ideal candidate brings strong electrical fundamentals, a safety-first mindset, and hands‑on familiarity with substation equipment testing, commissioning documentation, and field coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Apply current industry testing and commissioning standards and guidelines while maintaining safe work execution.
Deliver high‑level customer service and maintain professional, respectful relationships with clients and internal teams.
Promote efficient flow of information; maintain complete, accurate field records and documentation.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and problem analysis related to protection & control systems and utility substation equipment, including:
application, drawing, and wiring errors/omissions
equipment malfunctions and questionable test results
battery ground faults and related DC system issues
Support technically complex field activities and participate in project meetings (kickoff, planning, progress, and lessons learned).
Identify risk and mitigation techniques for utility systems and equipment; follow site risk assessment requirements for high‑risk activities.
Learn and follow safe circuit isolation/restoration processes to prevent unintended operations and protect personnel and systems.
Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and closeout reports covering progress, issues, recommendations, test results, and analyses.
Maintain drawing management and field housekeeping practices to support safety and performance.
Keep working/field copies of drawings continuously updated to reflect as‑left conditions.
Execute tests and develop detailed test reports for electrical equipment; review test results for acceptance and ensure records are properly filed and distributed.
Assist other engineers/technicians during commissioning and startup, as needed.
Conduct formal walkdowns prior to energizing equipment, ensuring readiness and compliance with procedures.
Equipment you may test (examples) SF6/oil/vacuum breakers, circuit switchers, power transformers, capacitor banks, bus, CTs, PTs, CCVTs, wave traps, disconnect switches, surge arrestors, regulators, reclosers, cables, DC battery banks, grounding systems, generators, station service transformers, AC/DC panels
SF6 gas checks, oil sampling, vacuum bottle integrity, core‑ground test, insulation resistance, winding resistance, nitrogen systems, power factor, excitation, sweep frequency response analysis, turns ratio, polarity, dielectric withstand, motion analysis, operating mechanism inspection, contact resistance, capacitance, inductance, impedance, disconnect jaw/blade alignment, and battery strap/cell resistance, specific gravity, and load testing.
Qualifications
Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent training/experience (including journeyman/apprentice electrical training, military electrical power training, and/or industry-recognized power systems testing certification at an advanced level).
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment with strong initiative and self‑motivation.
Beginning‑to‑intermediate knowledge of electrical systems; solid understanding of AC/DC schematics, wiring/interconnect drawings, and one‑line/three‑line diagrams.
Ability to analyze and utilize drawings in commissioning and testing processes.
Ability to learn test‑equipment software used to conduct and document field test activities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively in the field and in project settings.
Strong PC skills, including proficiency with common documentation tools and PDF software.
Availability and travel
Must be available for out-of-town travel for multiple weeks at a time.
Must be available for flexible hours, including weekends, overtime, holidays, and night work as needed.
Requirements
Valid U.S. driver’s license (in good standing).
Ability to operate a man‑lift, or willingness to become certified.
Ability to routinely lift up to 50 lbs of test equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering, Business Development, and Consulting
Industries Engineering Services, Utilities Administration, and Utilities
Equal Opportunity Employer: NESC Staffing and our affiliate client companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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