Senior Commissioning Engineer

Qualus

Senior Commissioning Engineer providing testing and commissioning oversight for capital substation installations at Qualus. Responsible for safety, reliability, and compliance in engineering projects.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in substation Protection & Control (P&C) engineering and commissioning, with a strong focus on project management, technical oversight, and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, develop commissioning plans, and ensure successful project execution.

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Substation Protection & Control EngineeringCommissioning ExperienceTechnical OversightLeadership SkillsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Protection PhilosophiesRelay SchemesFault AnalysisAdvanced TroubleshootingCommissioning DocumentationTesting ProceduresQuality ReviewEnergy System Evaluation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteComputer NetworksAndroid/iPhone AppsCloud Computing

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Industry Keywords

Electric UtilitySubstation EquipmentConstruction OversightSafety RequirementsProject Coordination

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, schedule, and lead substation Protection & Control (P&C) construction, testing, and commissioning activities for complex capital projects and programs.
Review project designs, bills of material (BOMs), equipment submittals, work plans, commissioning documentation, and safety requirements to ensure project readiness and compliance with company standards.
Develop commissioning plans, test procedures, checklists, and functional test documentation while defining required inspections, measurements, and acceptance criteria.
Provide technical oversight of subcontractors, construction crews, and commissioning personnel to ensure quality, safety, and successful project execution.
Direct and approve all testing, commissioning, startup, and verification activities for relays, control systems, AC/DC distribution systems, batteries, RTUs, DFRs, IEDs, communications systems, and associated substation equipment.
Oversee installation, modification, integration, and retirement of substation equipment, including relay panels, control house systems, control and communications cabling, and other P&C infrastructure.
Conduct site visits to evaluate existing and new installations, verify construction quality, witness testing and energization activities, and resolve technical issues.
Lead coordination meetings with engineering, operations, maintenance, construction, and client stakeholders to align project objectives, schedules, outages, and commissioning activities.
Verify compliance with design requirements, company standards, regulatory requirements, and commissioning specifications throughout all phases of project execution.
Support operational readiness by reviewing startup and maintenance documentation, facilitating training, and assisting operations and maintenance personnel during system turnover and final acceptance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering from an ABET university is preferred
Minimum of 8 years of electric utility P&C engineering and commissioning experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred; candidates with 15+ years of directly related utility P&C engineering and commissioning experience may be considered in lieu of PE registration.
Expert-level knowledge of protection philosophies, relay schemes, fault analysis, and advanced troubleshooting methodologies.
Demonstrated experience leading, coordinating, and overseeing substation P&C commissioning and testing activities.
Authority and technical expertise to review, approve, and accept commissioning work, ensuring adherence to company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry practices.
Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to provide technical direction and quality oversight for commissioning teams.
Proficient in computers, computer networks, and Android/iPhone app skills: Microsoft Office suite of software, mapping drive letters for server connections, obtaining, installing, and connecting handheld device apps to ‘The Cloud’ or other locations as required
Strong facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
Highly effective communicator with clear and concise writing and presentation skills.
High level of attention to detail with ability to quality-review work.
Ability to forensically evaluate energy-consuming systems and detect and evaluate deficiencies, quantify energy losses, and determine cost.
Experience providing leadership to a diverse project team a plus.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Ability to read company manuals, reports, workplace rules, and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays