Commissioning Project Manager (Remote)
$110,632–$138,290 year
RemoteMidwest, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Review technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements to lead the development of project-specific commissioning plans and procedures. Establish and execute integrated commissioning schedules, host coordination meetings, and lead daily plan-of-day meetings to drive the commissioning phase forward. Coordinate and oversee all commissioning activities with Owner representatives, OEM advisors, and internal teams to ensure alignment on activities, witness points, and documentation. Conduct pre-commissioning, functional, and performance testing of solar, substation, and energy storage systems while troubleshooting issues and resolving technical problems. Prepare detailed commissioning reports, track progress against timelines and budgets, and facilitate the hand-off to the Operations and Maintenance team. This remote role requires travel within the Midwest region and involves leading the overall commissioning phase of utility-scale solar, battery storage, and high-voltage substation projects.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of experience leading complex project commissioning activities
- Experience with technical, regulatory, and contractual requirements of utility scale solar/BESS/SCADA/HV commissioning
- 3 or more years of experience in a direct management role
- Understanding of electrical and communication system testing procedures
- Knowledge in project management principles including safety leadership, schedule logic and implementation, procurement, and construction means and methods
- Ability to manage project teams and coordinate with affected parties
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations
- Utility scale solar power plants testing for EPC or Utilities in the United States
- Underground and overhead distribution design
- Transmission systems and design
- Single and three phase electrical design
- Working knowledge of the design and operation of utility scale solar, battery energy storage, SCADA, and substations
- Ability to interpret detailed design drawings, interconnection documentation, and technical requirements
- Fiber installation and testing
- SCADA system understanding, testing, and commissioning
- DC systems architecture and testing
- Knowledgeable in National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) standards, and IEEE/IES/API Standards
- NETA and IEEE standards related to utility scale solar generation, ie. Transformers, MV and LV cabling, grounding, and solar specific component testing
- Understanding of the commercial performance of power plants
- Familiarity with NERC guidelines and various ISO and TSO organization requirements
- Familiarity with DCS / SCADA control systems and methods for utility scale generation
- Familiarity with testing of mechanical and solid-state relaying systems
- Functional competencies include attention to detail, communication, customer focus, prioritization, and drive
- Safety and quality-oriented attitude
- Knowledge of Personal Protective equipment, its proper usage, and inspections
- Regional travel to monitor multiple sites simultaneously
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future
Desired Qualifications
- A Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) preferred
- Familiarity with NERC guidelines and various ISO and TSO organization requirements is a plus
- Familiarity with DCS / SCADA control systems and methods for utility scale generation is a plus
- Familiarity with testing of mechanical and solid-state relaying systems is a plus
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