Senior Power Systems Commissioning Engineer

Senior Power Systems Commissioning Engineer

Join ITAC to apply for the Senior Power Systems Commissioning Engineer role. ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects, including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment.

Founded in 1988, ITAC is a true success story: an ENR‑Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 450 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. ITAC specializes in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals. ITAC’s purpose is to make life better by providing employees with the resources and flexibility needed for rewarding careers and fulfilling family lives.

The company is 100% employee‑owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, offering a comprehensive benefits package and numerous incentives.

ITAC Power Systems seeks an experienced Power Systems Commissioning Engineer with extensive hands‑on field experience in testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting protection and control systems. This is a field‑focused role, requiring a seasoned engineer who is highly competent working directly with power system hardware and software in the field, validating system performance and ensuring safe, reliable operation of modern, complex electrical power systems.

• Perform field commissioning, start‑up, testing, and validation of protective relays and protection schemes (Feeder, Transformer, Bus, Generator, Motor, Differential, Line, etc.)
• Commission Generator paralleling switch gear and control systems, including Woodward Easygen Platform
• Commission distributed generation and microgrid control systems
• Commission and test SCADA systems, RTUs, HMIs, and OT communication networks
• Commission Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Power Management Systems (PMS)
• Execute functional testing, point‑to‑point verification, and end‑to‑end system testing
• Develop and execute detailed commissioning plans, test procedures, and operations manuals
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, relay settings, and control sequences
• Perform field adjustments and tuning of protective relay settings, control logic, load sharing, synchronization, and system stability parameters
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to protection misoperations, control logic defects, wiring errors, communication failures, and equipment malfunction
• Coordinate with contractors, utilities, equipment vendors, and system operators during commissioning
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as IEEE, NEC, NERC, NFPA, and utility interconnection requirements
• Prepare accurate commissioning reports, test records, and as‑built documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of hands‑on field experience commissioning power system protection and control equipment
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Protective relay theory and application
• Power system protection schemes
• SCADA and communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850, etc.)
• Generator control systems and synchronization
• Microgrid controllers, distributed generation systems, and DER integration
• Demonstrated proficiency commissioning equipment from major manufacturers (SEL, GE, ABB, Schneider, Basler, Woodward, DEIF, Emerson, etc.)
• Ability to work safely in energized substations, switch gear rooms, industrial facilities, and utility environments
• Proficiency with common test equipment (Omicron, Doble, Megger, Fluke, etc.)
• Excellent computer skills and expert proficiency with industry standard applications such as Schweitzer Engineering Labs AcSELerator Quickset, AcSELerator RTAC, Woodward Toolkit, and similar
• Design experience is not required (this is not a design role), but familiarity with industry design standards, drawing formats, and conventions is required
• Managing dynamic schedules with multiple active projects and constantly evolving customer requirements

ITAC offers a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives, including:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) & ESOP
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Sick Time Off
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Wellness Program
• Mentorship Program
• Safety Incentive Program
• 24/7 Chaplain Care

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting