Substation Commissioning Manager

Substation Commissioning Manager

Contract Position | Onsite at Project Substation | Travel Required

Overview

Our client is a leading renewable energy organization seeking an experienced Substation Commissioning Manager to support utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects. Acting as the Owners representative, this role is responsible for the safe and high-quality execution of commissioning, startup, and operational turnover activities.

This position is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong technical depth, EPC coordination experience, and a proven track record delivering reliable renewable power projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee commissioning activities for assigned renewable energy projects

• Coordinate EPC contractors, OEM startup teams, third-party vendors, and operations personnel on site

• Ensure all work adheres to company safety policies and quality standards

• Support plant reliability at operational turnover, minimizing early-life performance issues

• Manage compliance with project contractual requirements including PPA and interconnection deliverables

• Interface with Transmission Operators and ISOs to support successful project energization

• Oversee onsite commissioning personnel and direct report team members

• Perform drawing reviews, quality inspections, and progress reporting

• Partner with safety, engineering, and quality teams to resolve technical issues

• Manage schedules, planning activities, and multi-project priorities

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of onsite commissioning/startup experience in renewable power generation

• Minimum 3 years of EPC experience supporting renewable construction and commissioning

• Strong knowledge of electrical construction and commissioning methods (NEC and NFPA)

• Hands-on experience with:

  • SCADA integration and troubleshooting

  • Protection and Controls implementation

  • E&I controls and instrumentation startup

  • Drawing review and quality control

• Proven ability to manage contractors, suppliers, and direct reports

• Strong computer skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and document control systems

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Profile

• Self-starter with strong ownership mindset

• High focus on safety, quality, and execution

• Strong communicator across engineering and construction teams

• Experience working as Owners representative highly valued