Full-Time

FACTS Commissioning Engineer

Updated on 8/1/2026

Quest Global

Quest Global

10,001+ employees

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

Compensation Overview

$85k - $95k/yr

Raleigh, NC, USA

Remote

Remote within the United States, with an eventual relocation expectation to Raleigh, North Carolina; approximately 60% travel is required.

Category
Electrical Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
MATLAB
PLC
Simulink

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Requirements
  • A university degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
  • Six to eight years or more of experience focused on control and communication design and SCADA for high-voltage substations, with solid knowledge of control and protection systems.
  • Experience working with HMI/RTU systems, PLC controllers, protection-relay vendors including SEL, Siemens, and GE, SICAM products, and communication equipment typically used in substations.
  • Fluent English language proficiency.
  • Ability to travel locally and internationally to customer meetings and project sites for commissioning, with approximately 60% travel required.
  • Ability to work remotely within the United States for commissioning and willingness to relocate to Raleigh, North Carolina eventually.
  • Ability to commute to and from the required work location using personal transportation.
Responsibilities
  • Design and parameterize substation control and monitoring systems.
  • Design, test, and commission FACTS converter control systems using MATLAB and Simulink.
  • Prepare technical project documentation, basic communication designs, and system specifications.
  • Develop HMI, RTU, IED, and SCADA system configuration files.
  • Develop schematic diagrams for SCADA and communication interfaces, including RTU, HMI, and IED systems.
  • Perform factory and site acceptance tests for communication and control panels.
  • Review work performed by others and coordinate with engineering and design team members on the overall design package and requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Electrical Auto-CAD, Micro-Station, and/or MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Knowledge of ANSI and IEC standards.
  • Experience in FACTS or HVDC projects.

QuEST Global provides engineering and lifecycle services for aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and transportation, focusing on digital transformation and asset management. It helps clients design, develop, and maintain products and systems using edge computing, cloud, AI/ML, and industrial IoT, typically through long-term partnerships and project-based work. It differentiates itself with a global delivery model and broad industry reach, plus a stated commitment to sustained partnerships and workplace culture. Its goal is to improve operational efficiency and drive business growth by transforming engineering processes and assets with data-driven digital tools.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$581M

Headquarters

Greenville, South Carolina

Founded

1997

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