Electrical Commissioning Engineer
About the job
- Five or more years of experience in electrical engineering.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, or equivalent experience.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Check the installation of electrical equipment, including cables, panels, switchgear, and transformers.
- Verify compliance with the client's design drawings and specifications.
- Perform insulation resistance tests, continuity checks, and loop checks.
- Conduct functional testing of protection relays and control circuits.
- Confirm readiness of auxiliary systems, including battery banks, HVAC, and lighting.
- Coordinate the safe energization of systems in phases.
- Test interlocks, alarms, and protection schemes under live conditions.
- Validate SCADA and remote-control functionality.
- Identify and resolve issues during startup.
- Adjust settings and calibrate instruments as needed.
- Prepare commissioning reports, punch lists, and as-built documentation.
- Support client handover and training.
- Use testing equipment such as Megger, Omicron, HiPot, and CT/PT testers.
- Experience with power generation facilities is strongly preferred.
About the company
Excel Engineering provides testing services for all powertrain types, including ICE, EV, HEV, hydrogen, and battery systems. Its facilities feature over 40 engine testing cells across three locations, testing up to 5500 HP, and chassis dynos, supporting emissions testing, regulatory compliance, and development work. It also offers battery performance, environmental, and abuse testing, as well as service accumulation and DV/PV testing for OEMs during ramp-ups. The company differentiates itself with a broad, specialized suite of powertrain test capabilities—covering emissions, HV battery systems, e-motors, power transmission, and certification testing for ATV, SXS, motorcycles, and other vehicles under 40 CFR standards—combined with custom test development in collaboration with customers. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, cost-effective testing solutions that accelerate product development and ensure regulatory compliance across traditional and emerging powertrain technologies.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Des Moines, Iowa
Founded
2002
Get referred to Excel Engineering
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fusion's January 2026 investment provides capital for scaling and facility expansion.
- Excel's blue-chip OEM customer base supports repeat testing programs across vehicle lifecycles.
- The Detroit-area Ricardo partnership and battery-testing expansion widen reach into hybrid and EV markets.
What critics are saying
- Fusion's acquisition signals Excel needed outside capital to fund growth and modernization.
- A new Q2 2026 chassis dynamometer launch demands execution; delays would hit OEM credibility.
- Powertrain and emissions testing faces EV transition pressure, threatening core engine-testing demand by 2027.
What makes Excel Engineering unique
- Excel Engineering's 2002-founded testing platform spans engines, batteries, powertrains, and certification.
- Doug Sobotka kept control after Fusion's January 6, 2026 acquisition, preserving continuity.
- Its Mount Ayr Battery Tech Center offers 30+ cells and 2,000-volt testing.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Flexible Work Hours
- Wellness Program
- Professional Development Budget
- Employee Referral Bonus