Position Title
Commissioning Engineer - ProtectionControl / Substation Services
Client Context
TransmissionSubstation Services
Primary Region
East Region OH and PA - significant travel required
Reports To
East Region Director, Telex LLC
Salary Range
$98,000 - $145,000 (commensurate with experience)
About Telex LLC
Telex LLC is an electrical utility services firm specializing in protectioncontrol engineering, substation commissioning, and field services. We support Tier 1 utilities across the country with a team of approximately 100 engineers and field technicians. Telex holds an ISNET A+ safety rating and is committed to 100% client retention through technical excellence and operational discipline.
Position Summary
The Commissioning Engineer - P&C/Substation Services provides field engineering and technical support for the testing, maintenance, construction, and commissioning of substation equipment up to and including 500 kV. This role operates as a Telex resource embedded within a client program, working alongside regional staff, contractors, and Telex field technicians to ensure safe, reliable, and code-compliant commissioning of new and modified transmission facilities.
This is a field-heavy role: approximately 60-70% of time will be spent outside the office at company and client substation facilities across OH and PA.
Core Responsibilities
Commissioning Oversight
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Provide engineering oversight for new capital substation installations, including review of engineering designs, development of checkout guides and commissioning checklists, and review/approval of all operational and functional test results.
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Develop equipment energization plans to minimize system risk; provide final technical approval prior to release transmission operations.
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Issue equipment release for test, initial energization, and final return-to-service of transmission equipment to system operators.
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Commission new substation equipment up to 500 kV including power transformers, circuit breakers, CCVTs, cap banks, SVCs, and associated P&C equipment and SCADA systems.
Field EngineeringTechnical Support
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Apply engineering judgment in the identification and resolution of technical problems during installation, testing, and in-service phases.
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Provide limited field design services to resolve minor design issues discovered during projects without requiring full design cycle.
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Perform substation field engineering including work plan preparation, functional test procedures, and field commissioning support for new and modified transmission facilities.
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Review, verify, and approve engineering documentation and operational plans to minimize project risk.
MaintenanceAudit Support
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Provide on-site technical support to regional substation services personnel during preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
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Audit preventative and corrective maintenance paperwork and test results to verify technical adequacy and regulatory completeness.
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Assist in development of new maintenance practices and modification of existing ones to address evolving technology, new equipment types, regulatory changes, and improved test/diagnostic methods.
EmergencyStorm Response
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Provide emergency technical support following substation equipment failures to support customer restoration and system reinforcement.
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Develop field modifications and commission the installation of portable/mobile substations as needed.
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Participate in storm duty and hazard response per the client emergency plan.
Root Cause AnalysisReporting
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Assist in performing Apparent Cause and Root Cause analyses (ACAs/RCAs), including formal documentation through technical reports and presentations.
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Communicate findings and project status across multi-disciplined teams including electrical contractors, regional switchmen/technicians, transmission operations, design engineering, planning/protection, and project management.
TrainingProgram Development
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Assist in technical training of junior engineers and technicians.
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Contribute to improvement of technical programs and process effectiveness.
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Evaluate and implement new maintenance practices based on evolving technologies and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Required
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Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (BSEE preferred) from an ABET-accredited institution. In lieu of degree, Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
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Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in substation design, maintenance, or testing.
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Familiarity with the application, configuration, and communication of microprocessor-based protection and control equipment.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of multi-disciplined project teams.
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Willingness to travel extensively throughout the client system, including regular overnight stays.
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Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
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Commitment to safety; working knowledge of applicable safety policies and accident prevention practices.
Preferred / Strongly Considered
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Experience with SEL products and software (AcSELerator, Architect, etc.), Enoserve RTS, and Doble testing equipment.
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Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certificate or active PE license.
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Experience commissioning or maintaining equipment at 115 kV through 500 kV.
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Familiarity with NERC reliability standards.
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IEC 61850-based protection and SCADA experience.
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Previous experience with a major IOU, or a Tier 1 utility services contractor.
Why Telex
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Mission-driven work: We support the infrastructure that powers critical regions of the country.
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Technical depth: You'll work alongside top-tier P&C engineers in a firm that treats commissioning as a core competency, not a support function.
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Competitive compensation and benefits including performance incentives, company vehicle/stipend program, and 401(k).
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Collaborative culture: small enough to know everyone, large enough to have diverse, high-complexity project exposure.
