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Job Title: Commissioning Engineer Job Description We are seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support the testing, commissioning, startup, energization, and turnover of large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities. This role offers significant field exposure and the opportunity to support the deployment of advanced energy storage technologies across North America. Responsibilities Develop and execute commissioning plans, procedures, schedules, checklists, and testing documentation.
Participate in project meetings to align commissioning activities with overall project objectives. Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation to identify scope gaps and risks. Coordinate commissioning activities across multiple disciplines including electrical, controls, SCADA, and utility interconnection. Execute and oversee commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through substantial completion.
Coordinate daily commissioning activities with contractors, OEMs, integrators, and stakeholders. Perform field inspections and verify installation quality, equipment readiness, and system functionality. Support and witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), functional testing, and performance verification. Troubleshoot electrical, controls, communication, and system integration issues during startup and commissioning.
Coordinate commissioning of battery systems, inverters, transformers, switchgear, SCADA systems, and medium-voltage infrastructure. Interface with utilities, AHJs, contractors, owner's representatives, and operations teams. Prepare operator training, turnover documentation, and handoff activities to operations and maintenance teams. Document lessons learned and recommend improvements to commissioning processes and standards.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and project stakeholders. Essential Skills 3+ years of experience in utility-scale energy or utilities BOP commissioning. Understanding of energization safety. Experience in on-site commissioning. Additional Skills & Qualifications Local to site is a plus. Knowledge of protection/controls systems, systems engineering, SCADA, inverters/transformers/switchgear.
Experience with HV/MV controls systems, PCS/inverter knowledge, BESS/PV commissioning. Experience in EPC/OEM is beneficial. Work Environment The position requires working on-site five days a week, with occasional remote work. The standard working hours are Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with frequent opportunities for additional hours on Saturdays, although not obligatory. The position involves significant field exposure and interaction with experienced commissioning professionals.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Woodstock, ON. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Woodstock,ON.
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