Commissioning Manager, Substations​/BESS; onsite

14433 – Commissioning Manager, Substations/BESS (remote option) – Juno Beach, FL

Start Date:

ASAP

Type:
Temporary Project

Estimated Duration: 12+ months with possible extensions

Work Setting: US Travel and stay at project locations for duration of Cx. Travel up to 75%. Other work is remote in supporting teams in remote SCADA monitoring and Commissioning portfolio management.

Only candidates able to relocate as required should apply to avoid removal from future consideration.

• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems installation and startup
• Experience with technical, performance, and integration of Li-Ion batteries as part of ESS
• Experience with commissioning process creation
• Experience with substation testing and startup
• Experience with protection and controls implementation and troubleshooting
• Experience with containerized systems, skids, controllers/SCADA, transformers and combiners
• Experience with quality control inspections and punch‑list management
• Experience with DC systems (0-2,000 Vdc) and AC systems (480 V-34.5 kV)
• Experience troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLC) and industrial electronic equipment (protection relays, inverters, BMS, etc.)
• Experience with control and SCADA systems and troubleshooting
• Experience with MS word, Excel and MS Power Point
• Experience with schedule and planning
• Experience with Electrical Code, means and methods

• Experience in power systems commissioning with min 100MW-hr or 5 EA energy storage systems and commissioning
• Experience with BESS
• Experience with SCADA

• Oversee EPC and OEM commissioning activities including installation quality, compliance with procedures, system walkdowns, mechanical completion, and punch‑list management.
• Lead energization and testing phases by creating energization plans, managing pre‑energization activities, and directing substation testing, metering testing, and full system startup.
• Manage ISO/GIA/PPA performance testing by interpreting contractual requirements, developing complete testing plans, and coordinating all internal and external stakeholders for test execution.
• Serve as the Owner’s on‑site representative, ensuring safety, quality control, schedule adherence, and accurate reporting across all commissioning and turnover activities.
• Troubleshoot commissioning anomalies as the primary SME, including issues related to BESS, SCADA, protection & controls, PLCs, relays, inverters, and BMS systems.
• Report progress to senior leadership through daily/weekly/monthly updates, KPIs, recovery plans, and documentation required for project closeout.
• Coordinate cross‑functional alignment with Engineering, Business Management, and Commissioning teams to ensure all technical, contractual, and performance deliverables are met.
• Must be able to see color for wiring identification, stand for prolonged periods with occasional kneeling or bending, walk safely across uneven terrain and varying weather conditions, operate a motor vehicle between work locations.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds at a time.

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• Availability to work 100% of the time at the Client’s site in Juno Beach, FL (required)
• Experience with electrical construction and commissioning means and methods knowledge including NEC and NFPA
• Experience with supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) integration and troubleshooting
• Experience with E&I controls and instrumentation installation, startup and troubleshooting
• Experience with protection and Controls implementation and troubleshooting
• Experience with Drawing review quality control inspection
• Experience with Progress reporting
• Experience with Outlook, PDF edit Word, Excel, document control systems and Power Point
• Experience with management of third parties and suppliers
• Experience with management of direct report team members
• Experience with schedule and planning

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