Electrical Commissioning Manager
$130,000–$190,000 year
On-siteBakersfield, California, United States or Santa Clarita, California, United States
Job Summary
Electrical Commissioning Manager for a utility capital improvement program at a natural gas compression and storage facility in the Santa Clarita area. Lead on-site commissioning of electrical scope, manage sequencing of pre-commissioning and commissioning activities as systems are turned over from construction, and serve as primary communication bridge between the electrical construction contractor and the owner's Gas Engineering team. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the electrical commissioning plan, managing the commissioning database and documentation, coordinating pre-energization checks and PLC/control system commissioning, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Position is a W2 assignment with Innovation Consulting for 12+ months (extension through 2027 likely) and on-site in Santa Clarita, CA; salary $130K–$190K DOE; benefits included.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical commissioning, construction management, or field engineering roles on utility, industrial, or heavy infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated experience with medium- and high-voltage electrical systems (typically 5kV–115kV), including switchgear, power transformers, and distribution equipment
- Prior experience serving as a coordination or communication interface between a construction contractor and an owner's engineering team
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, one-line diagrams, P&IDs, equipment submittals, and project specifications
- Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and applicable California electrical codes and standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear, structured field and commissioning reports for an engineering audience
- OSHA 10 certification (construction industry)
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