Electrical Commissioning Technical Field Advisor
About the job
- Detailed knowledge and experience with single-line diagrams, three-line protection diagrams, electrical schematics, cable schedules, cable installation sequences, and the ProCable system.
- Detailed knowledge, experience, and ability to implement and verify electrical protection equipment and settings, electrical protection fault sequencing, synchronizing equipment and circuits, and related electrical interfaces to the DCS control system.
- Ability to interface with the PTWO and take responsibility for isolating assigned electrical equipment systems, using and understanding the permit-to-work procedure.
- Detailed knowledge and experience with back-energization of the high- and medium-voltage electrical system to the Generator Step-Up Transformer.
- Review and comment on customer or constructor commissioning schedules and work sequences relating to electrical commissioning activities.
- Walk down and accept installation of company-supplied equipment systems.
- Commission protection interfaces between the generator and switchyard.
- Commission company-supplied transformers and switchgear.
- Execute pre-synchronous and initial synchronizing testing and commissioning activities.
- Interface with the SFC/SEE Engineer to ensure all interfaces between the electrical and SFC/SEE systems are tested and verified.
- Assist the customer or constructor in interpreting company-supplied drawings, processes, and manuals.
- Interface between the site and internal engineering to resolve non-conformances or issues identified during the commissioning sequence.
- Maintain current as-built drawings and specifications for the gas turbine, generator, and auxiliary equipment.
- Update and sign commissioning manuals, procedures, checklists, protocols, and completion certificates as commissioning work progresses.
- Spend approximately 80% of each working day in the field working directly with the customer and/or EPC constructor or third party, with the remaining 20% on administrative work.
About the company
IS International Services is a controls system integrator that provides control system hardware and software design, instrumentation and electrical design, and project engineering on time-and-material or fixed-price contracts. They specialize in PLC programming across more than 15 platforms and support industries such as power generation, power transmission, factory automation, and oil and gas processing. The company offers staff augmentation through a statement-of-work arrangement, focusing on high-end engineers, with account managers, executives, and PMP-certified project managers who support projects. Their low-overhead structure helps deliver high-quality engineering at competitive prices and lets clients add skilled engineers without increasing full-time headcount.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 Siemens recognition strengthens credibility with industrial buyers and procurement teams.
- Wide PLC and HMI capability supports cross-industry staffing and project delivery opportunities.
- Public website and careers activity suggest ongoing hiring and business development momentum in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Client concentration risk rises because 2026 evidence shows only sparse public customer diversification.
- Private-company opacity hides backlog, margins, and employee churn, complicating employer diligence.
- Engineering-services commoditization and larger integrators can undercut pricing, squeezing projects by 2027.
What makes IS International Services unique
- Atlanta-headquartered women-owned integrator with Siemens partner-of-the-year recognition in 2026.
- Engineer-led management and high-end PLC expertise across 15+ platforms differentiate sales execution.
- Global controls, I&C, and electrical design services span power, factory automation, oil and gas.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training Programs