Commissioning Engineer

Commissioning Engineer - Utility Substations Overview Seeking a Commissioning Engineer/Tech to support testing, commissioning, and energization of electric utility substation protection, control, and power systems from pre-commissioning through project closeout. Responsibilities Perform and document commissioning activities for utility substation systems. Review drawings, schematics, and engineering documents prior to construction and outages. Troubleshoot protection, control, and substation equipment issues (wiring, settings, drawings, equipment). Support development of commissioning, testing, and energization plans. Participate in project meetings and prepare daily, weekly, and final reports. Ensure all testing is completed safely, accurately documented, and compliant with project requirements. Identify risks and support site-specific safety and risk assessments. Qualifications 5+ years of commissioning or testing experience (utility preferred). Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics. Knowledge of protection & control systems, relays, and AC/DC circuits. Experience with medium/high-voltage substation equipment. Familiarity with Doble, ProTest, SEL AcSELerator, or similar tools preferred. Strong communication and documentation skills. Requirements Valid U.S. work authorization and driver's license. Willingness to travel for extended periods. Flexible schedule (nights, weekends, overtime as needed). Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.