DLB Associates
Lead Substation Commissioning Specialist
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
United States only
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Salary
Not stated
Location
United States only
Timezone
US East
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Lead
Category
Other
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Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in United States. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Remote (United States)"
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- Residency required in United States
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions across hyperscale data centers, advanced infrastructure, and high-performance building systems. With over four decades of expertise, we partner with some of the world’s most influential companies to design and optimize environments that demand precision, scalability, and resilience.
Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.
Position Title: Lead Substation Commissioning Specialist
Position Location: Remote with up to 75% travel to project sites, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states .Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicles.
JOB SUMMARY
The Lead Substation Commissioning Specialist is responsible for overseeing the full life-cycle commissioning of electrical substations, ensuring that newly constructed or upgraded substations are fully operational and meet industry standards. This role includes reviewing design documents, coordinating with construction and engineering teams, and performing detailed testing and validation of substation systems, including power transformers, breakers, relays, and control systems.
The Lead Substation Commissioning Specialist will be self-directed on day-to-day work and receive high level instruction on new projects or assignments. Will execute commissioning and lead project teams and projects of complex scope. Will coordinate activities of other personnel.
The Lead Substation Commissioning Specialist will travel around the country to the different job locations at different times depending on status of project. The job does not constitute staying in one location for long periods of time.
This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform On-site Substation Commissioning Activities and Manage Projects (50%)
On-site inspection, validation, functional testing, verification and troubleshooting of electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, protection relays, and control systems
Participate in factory witness testing and observe startup activities
Use technical equipment to perform testing – Omicron test unit experience is a plus but not required
Direct vendors / contractors in the execution of the testing
Timely and effective management and delivery of projects
Identify potential project risks and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
Primary site contact for clients and build effective, long-term client relationships
Onboarding of project team for mobilization and provides ongoing updates
Develop Testing Plans and Procedures for Substation Projects (20%)
Development of commissioning plans
Prepare pre-functional checklists
Prepare functional performance test scripts
Review Substation Design Documents, Drawings and Specifications (15%)
Requirements
- ·Knowledge of substation system electrical equipment, protection, and control systems.
- ·Knowledge of regulatory standards, including IEEE, NERC, and FERC compliance requirements.
- ·Skilled in using power system analysis software, protection coordination tools, and SCADA integration
- ·Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
- ·Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Benefits
- ·DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include
- ·Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
- ·Flex spending accounts (FSA)
- ·Dental and vision plans
- ·Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at DLB Associates, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (US East).
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
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