Commissioning Engineer

ATC

Commissioning Engineer leading commissioning activities for substation and transmission projects at ATC. Ensuring equipment is installed, tested, and ready for safe energization to support electric grid reliability.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timePewaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $119,500 - $139,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead commissioning planning and execution, including project sequencing and schedule development
Coordinate with Operations and Construction teams to align outage planning and commissioning activities
Provide design feedback to ensure systems are ready for testing and energization
Manage and oversee commissioning contractors, including scope, performance, and deliverables
Direct testing and energization activities for substation and transmission assets
Oversee project closeout, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete
Manage multiple projects concurrently, balancing timelines, priorities, and risks
Review contractor costs and support risk management and cost control efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in substation engineering, commissioning, system protection, or construction
Working knowledge of transmission and substation systems
Strong planning, coordination, and execution skills
Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive bonus
Employer-sponsored pension plan
401(k) match
HSA contribution
Life & disability insurance
Health care benefits
Generous time off plans
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

commissioning planningproject sequencingschedule developmentdesign feedbacktesting activitiesenergization activitiesproject closeoutrisk managementcost controlsubstation engineering

Soft Skills

planningcoordinationexecutionmanaging competing prioritiesbalancing timelinesbalancing prioritiesrisk assessment

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering