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TRC Companies

Environmental engineering and sustainability consulting services

Commissioning Engineer 4

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDallas, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited school or university and related experience with testing and commissioning services.
  • At least 7 years of related experience with testing and commissioning services.
  • Ability to read and understand construction and manufacturer drawings and specifications, as well as schematic diagrams.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical protection systems, including relay communication, or ability to learn; basic understanding of AC and DC schematics, wiring and drawings, and one-line and three-line interconnection diagrams, or ability to learn.
  • Prior professional experience with medium- and high-voltage substation and power plant equipment, or ability to learn quickly; ability to perform basic apparatus testing and interpret test results with supervision.
  • Testing and commissioning knowledge of substation utility protection and control circuits, or ability to learn quickly; ability to perform commissioning activities, interpret results with supervision, and learn commissioning methods to accurately conduct and document activities.
  • Current U.S. work eligibility is required.
  • A valid U.S. driver's license issued by the state of residence and in good standing is required.
  • Availability for out-of-town travel of up to several weeks at a time.
  • Availability for flexible hours, weekends, overtime, holidays, and night work.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and the team.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, perform, and document commissioning activities from pre-commissioning through construction, testing, commissioning, energization, and project closeout for utility substation protection, control, and power circuits, in accordance with TRC and client requirements, budgets, and schedules.
  • Review wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering documents before projects and outages.
  • Troubleshoot and analyze problems associated with protection and control systems and utility substation equipment, including application, drawing, wiring, and settings errors or omissions; equipment malfunctions; questionable apparatus test results; and battery ground faults.
  • Participate in project kickoff, planning, progress, and lessons-learned meetings.
  • Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project-completion reports and documentation covering project progress, issues or problems, recommendations, test results, and analyses.
  • Assist in developing project-specific testing and commissioning plans, energization plans, and other assigned project-specific documentation.
  • Identify risks and mitigation techniques for utility systems and equipment; develop a Site Risk Assessment documenting high-risk construction and commissioning activities and formalizing circuit isolation and restoration processes to prevent unintended operation of station equipment and protection systems and to protect personnel.
  • Ensure applicable tests and commissioning activities are performed on every piece of equipment or system in accordance with planning and project documents; ensure results are acceptable, permanently recorded, filed, and distributed properly.
  • Develop detailed test reports for various types of electrical equipment and review and approve such reports.

Desired Qualifications

  • Electrical or Power Systems specialization for the required engineering degree.
  • Electric Utility experience; candidates with commissioning experience on complex commercial or industrial equipment, including protective relays, or Power Systems Field Engineers with relay knowledge may be trained.
  • Experience using Doble Protection Suite, ProTest, SEL AcSELerator, or Enoserv RTS.

About the Company

TRC Companies

Environmental engineering and sustainability consulting services

TRC Companies is a professional services firm that delivers environmental, engineering, technology, and sustainability solutions for public entities, private businesses, and government agencies. The company helps clients through environmental feasibility studies, consulting, engineering design, and construction management across markets such as air quality analysis, power industry services, and climate change studies. Its services are provided on project-based contracts and through long-term service agreements, enabling clients to plan, design, and implement infrastructure and environmental initiatives. What sets TRC apart is its 50-year track record, broad mix of capabilities, and steady focus on delivering measurable outcomes and practical solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The company's goal is to help clients advance infrastructure and environmental projects by offering concrete, quantified results and practical expertise.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Lowell, MA
Founded
1961

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