Electrical Start Up and Commissioning Lead

Overview

The Electrical Start‑Up and Commissioning Lead oversees the full lifecycle of all plant electrical systems, driving them from installation through safe, reliable operation. This role serves as the central authority and primary point of contact for every aspect of electrical commissioning, system checkout, troubleshooting, and energization. It blends hands‑on technical leadership with cross‑disciplinary coordination, ensuring that each piece of equipment—from power distribution to advanced control systems—comes online smoothly, safely, and in alignment with project goals.

Location & Travel Details: You can be based in any city or state in the U.S. This is a traveling, project based position, up to 90% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 8-18 months on average per project. We offer designated per diem in addition to an excellent base salary to support and help you cover living expenses.

This position is eligible for mobilization support (may include mileage reimbursement), and includes one longer weekend every four weeks for additional time at home. A company vehicle and fuel card OR vehicle allowance will be provided.

Mas Tec Industrial, alongside its sister companies Casey Industrial and Phoenix Industrial, has been in operation since 1947. We serve a diverse clientele, including utilities, independent power producers, developers, and municipal utilities.

Specializing in projects using natural gas, oil, biomass, and other combustible fuels, our team boasts over 30 years of expertise in the power industry. We provide EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) services and assist in project development. Our experience spans various systems for utility and industrial facilities, including simple and combined cycle plants, reciprocating engines, and waste‑to‑energy projects. Mas Tec Industrial delivers value throughout all project phases, from conceptual design to operations and maintenance.

At Mas Tec Industrial, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality, safety, and value in every project. We focus on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent within our organization. Our goal is to foster a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in the industry.

The Mas Tec Industrial market sector is part of the Mas Tec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. Mas Tec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In addition to our industrial market sector;
In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

Mas Tec, a minority‑owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

• Assist in the development of startup packages as required. Track and control all documentation required for proper maintenance of the startup packages.
• Assist in the development of procedures as required to satisfy the contract and or coordinate the startup effort.
• Assist in the advanced planning and preparation for startup activities and major milestones.
• Understanding, knowledge and competency of basic use of electrical and instrument equipment and test equipment required for checkout, calibration and commissioning of electrical equipment or systems.
• Understanding and competency of basic electrical equipment and instrument checkout and commissioning.
• Verify Electrical systems installed in accordance with design.
• Verify Electrical system loads are in accordance with design.
• Perform field…