Electrical Commissioning Manager
$130,000–$190,000 year
On-siteVan Nuys, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop and maintain the electrical commissioning plan, including system turnover sequences, pre-commissioning checksheets, and acceptance criteria for medium- and high-voltage switchgear, power transformers, and distribution centers. Manage the commissioning database, track punch list items, and oversee pre-energization checks, protective relay testing, and energization sequences. Direct load migration activities and coordinate PLC panel commissioning with controls personnel. Serve as the primary interface between the electrical construction contractor and the owner's Gas Engineering team, translating field conditions into structured engineering reports and facilitating coordination meetings. Enforce safety protocols and participate in hazard analyses for work on live systems.
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)
- Must be available for on-site work in Santa Clarita, CA
- Must be available for site schedule subject to project requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Prior commissioning or construction management experience on natural gas utility capital improvement programs, compressor station projects, or utility substation work
- Experience with PLC panel commissioning, including control wiring, terminations, and functional acceptance testing
- Familiarity with utility service connection commissioning, including coordination with the serving utility for circuit energization and acceptance
- Background in process safety management (PSM) or familiarity with PHMSA requirements applicable to natural gas facilities
- OSHA 30 certification (construction industry)
- NETA certification or equivalent third-party electrical testing background
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