Substation Commissioning Manager - Transmission - Wisconsin
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Engineering
Operations Manager
Substation Commissioning Manager – Transmission – Wisconsin
Black & Veatch is inviting applications for the role of Substation Commissioning Manager – Transmission – Wisconsin.
Job SummaryBy joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on‑site, hands‑on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above‑class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product.
Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start‑up and decommissioning and field engineering.
The Commissioning Manager runs the job. They own the testing and commissioning side of the project from kickoff to closeout. Whether it’s supporting the field crew, managing the client, or keeping budgets and schedules in check — the CM makes sure it all gets done right. They’re part project manager, part technical lead, and part people manager.
Key Responsibilities- Primary T&C Resource for BV Client Program
- Main Point of Contact and Support for T&C Contractors
- Project Lifecycle Responsibilities
- Kickoff
- Select T&C Vendor with Client Coordination
- Onboard contractor
- Document and organize tracking information for project
- Engagement in project meetings to keep informed and answer questions or provide input as needed
- Design Kick‑Off
- Support Project scoping/estimating and Schedule/Outage planning efforts
- Engage T&C Vendor for input
- Attend walkdowns
- Review/Approve Commissioning Plan
- Issue to Client
- Design Phase
- Support engineering/review design/print IFRs
- Engage and support constructability review & walkdowns
- Review/update Commissioning Plans and Outages
- Estimate finalization with T&C Vendor Engagement
- Execution phase
- Track/support construction prior to T&C mobilization. Site visits as needed
- Engage T&C contractor on progress/milestones and construction timelines
- Oversight of field commissioning – Remote and Onsite mix
- Review status updates, track completion/deliverables
- Review completion of Commissioning Documentation
- Provide support as needed
- Project Closeout
- Verify completion of closeout activities
- Commissioning documentation completions and approvals
- Verification of as‑built print consolidation and submittal
- Verify completion of closeout activities
- Kickoff
- Bachelor’s of Engineering preferred
- Preferred
Skills:
Project Instructions Manual, contract documents, and startup guidelines;
Project Management Skills;
Leadership Skills;
Supervisory Skills;
Communications Skills;
Customer Relations Skills;
Planning Skills;
Multi‑tasking skills;
Problem Solving / Decision Making;
Computer Skills;
Knowledge of technical principles related to power plants;
Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools;
Resource Management
- 5+ years of startup experience, with at least one previous assignment as a lead discipline engineer.
- All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
- OSHA 10 Hour Training
Physical Demands:
- Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
- See and hear naturally or with correction.
- Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
- Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
- Requires repetitive movement.
- May require work above 5 feet in height.
- Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
- Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
Work Environment:
- Typical construction site environment.
- Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting…
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