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Airswift is looking for a Substation Commissioning Manager to join one of our major clients in Concord, NC, for a 1-year assignment. This person will be responsible for the leading the testing and commissioning of electrical equipment within an electrical substation or generator plant; performing and directing all aspects of electrical testing including, but not limited to, protection relays, circuit breakers, transformers and other substation equipment; and training new engineers/technicians in relay testing, equipment testing and substation commissioning.

Job Responsibility:

  • Review specification and engineering drawings to understand the purpose and functionality of substation
  • Directly witness or perform critical tests such as DC Functional Trip Testing prior to energization and in-service
  • Direct crews as necessary during critical work junctures (final commissioning and through startup)
  • Perform all electrical testing including but not limited to P&C control equipment
  • Demonstrate ability to service newly designed and experimental equipment, which has not been seen before, and instill confidence in the customer
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, can provide scheduling and meet financial requirements of clients
  • Management of resources and services required to install electrical equipment
  • Demonstrate safety consciousness in equipment handling, electrical and electronic procedures, and the unique situations encountered at diverse work sites
  • Maintain all service equipment including all test equipment, tools issued to meet specifications including ISO requirements, etc. in good working condition and maintain sufficient inventory to respond to standard calls
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, demonstrates an awareness of customer needs, preferences, and time and financial constraints
  • Proven customer service, sales ability, and ability to handle irate or difficult customers and gain satisfaction
  • Assists in the development of estimates for client proposals

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or engineering technology) is required
  • BSEE or BSEET from an accredited institution is preferred
  • 7-10 years with capabilities in below areas is preferred
  • In-depth understanding of three-phase power systems
  • In-depth understanding of protection and control schemes and implementation
  • In-depth experience utilizing relay test sets SEL, GE, Beckwith, ABB, Basler, etc. and various manufacturers of electromechanical relays
  • In-depth understanding of equipment testing - circuit breakers, transformers, circuit switchers, MOABS, CTs, PTs, batteries and chargers, transfer switches, line tuners, wave traps, carrier relays, etc.
  • In-depth experience with PQ measurements
  • Experience leading crews to test and commission new and modified substations
  • Experience with rotating machinery, including generators and excitation systems
  • Experience testing previously programmed RTUs locally and remotely to system operators
  • Experience with SCADA, RTU, and DFR systems
  • Experience with AutoCAD is also desired
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
  • Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of programming and testing protection relays from GE, SEL, ALSTOM, SCHNEIDER, SIEMENS, and ABB
  • Ability to develop programming macros for use in automated relay testing
  • Ability to understand AC and DC elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams and one-line drawings for the purpose of understanding system operation and developing testing requirements and procedures
  • Develop standard testing documentation, training procedures and maintain all project documentation including certifications and calibration records
  • Candidate should be able to obtain NICET certification or equivalent
  • Diverse skill set with the ability to work independently
  • Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers/technicians
  • Could also act as Commissioning Engineer on projects

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Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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