Electrical Commissioning Engineer
Title: Electrical Commissioning Engineer
Location: MD
Duration: Through December 2026, with potential extension into Spring 2027
Pay Range: $70 – $85/hr
Per Diem: $1,000/week
Start Date: ASAP
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support startup, testing, troubleshooting, and turnover activities on a large industrial utility project.
This is a hands-on field role supporting a project in its final commissioning phase. The ideal candidate will be technically strong, comfortable diagnosing electrical issues in the field, and able to work directly with engineering, construction, vendors, and commissioning teams to get systems operational.
Key Responsibilities
- Support electrical startup, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment in the field.
- Diagnose technical issues and help drive corrective actions.
- Support energization, functional testing, and system turnover.
- Coordinate with engineering, construction, and equipment vendors.
- Review test results and identify causes of system or equipment issues.
- Support punch list completion and commissioning documentation.
- Help drive systems to final operational readiness.
Qualifications
- Strong electrical commissioning or startup experience.
- Hands-on electrical troubleshooting ability.
- Experience with industrial, utility, power, or mission-critical projects.
- Knowledge of electrical testing, energization, and turnover processes.
- Experience with medium- and low-voltage systems preferred.
- Familiarity with switchgear, breakers, transformers, MCCs, UPS, ATS, or similar equipment is a plus.
- Comfortable working approximately 60 hours per week on night shift.
FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
