Senior Commissioning Engineer

Summary

Join Smart Wires, a leader in the energy transition business, as a Commissioning Engineer. You will lead deployments of cutting-edge power flow control equipment at major utilities globally. This client-facing role involves managing installations, troubleshooting issues, developing training materials, and providing on-site and remote support. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, analyze system performance, and ensure seamless integration with utility infrastructure. The position requires extensive experience in substation testing, commissioning, and control systems, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Smart Wires offers a hybrid or remote work environment with opportunities for international travel.

Requirements

• Hold Journey level Line Worker or Substation Electrician Certification or Electrical Engineering Degree
• Ability to lead others such as contractors, utility personnel and engineers who may also need additional training on Smart Wires devices
• Have 10+ years of HV commissioning experience
• Hold a BS or advanced degree in electrical Engineering (PE registration an advantage)

Responsibilities

• Manage the installation, Testing and Commissioning of Smart Wires' SmartValve and communications and control equipment to ensure seamless and reliable integration with the utility infrastructure
• Troubleshoot and quickly resolve equipment, communications, and command integration issues
• Develop and deliver technical training material to utility customers and internal stakeholders
• Provide remote and on-site support to Smart Wires deployments and team members globally
• Analyze customer data and performance metrics to make sure system is properly functioning
• Partner effectively with technical and non-technical internal stakeholders on a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team
• Determined to make a positive, long-lasting impact on the Electricity Supply Industry
• Remain calm in high stress environments
• Demonstrate multicultural awareness and love to travel
• Comfortable working at heights
• Effective communication with internal stakeholders and customers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commissioning or operations of FACTS devices
• Project Management experience
• Demonstrated experience in several of the following: Substation plant testing, commissioning and/or maintenance
• Distribution/Transmission protection testing
• Control system and SCADA design and/or testing
• Familiarity with DNP3, 104, and MMS/GOOSE
• HMI design
• Fiber optic system installation and/or testing
• Substation safety
• Substation equipment and installation/maintenance
• Network protocols, TCP/IP, LAN operations
• Substation security principles and concerns
• Putty and Wireshark for trouble-shooting
• Remote access tools such as LogMeIn, Teams, Zoom
• Electric transmission at major utilities or transmission owners/operators
• NERC CIP requirements and additional electric-utility cybersecurity requirements
• Working around energized high voltage electric transmission lines

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Stock Option Plan