Lead Substation Test Engineer – Testing & Commissioning

Atlanta, GA (Field-Based – Projects Throughout Georgia)

$166,400–$199,680 + Paid Overtime + Bonus

Monday–Thursday, 4/10s (Additional Overtime as Needed)

Relocation Assistance Available

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an established electrical testing and commissioning firm seeking an experienced Lead Substation Test Engineer to oversee high-voltage substation testing, commissioning, and maintenance projects throughout Georgia.

This is a hands-on technical leadership opportunity for an Electrical Engineer with extensive substation experience who can independently perform testing while leading onsite engineering and field teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead testing and commissioning of transmission and distribution substations ranging from 230kV to 500kV.
• Perform protective relay testing, AC/DC testing, troubleshooting, and circuit verification.
• Support new substation commissioning, existing substation maintenance, equipment upgrades, and replacements.
• Utilize OMICRON, Doble, Megger, and protective relay systems including SEL, ABB, GE Multilin, and Siemens.
• Supervise onsite engineers, technicians, and wiremen while ensuring safe, accurate project execution.
• Review electrical drawings, verify control circuits, and ensure equipment is ready for safe energization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience, ideally 10+ years.
• Extensive hands-on substation testing and commissioning experience at the 230kV–500kV level.
• Strong protective relay testing experience, preferably with SEL relays.
• Proficiency with AC/DC testing and industry-standard electrical test equipment.
• Previous experience leading field teams and independently managing testing activities.
• Relay settings and coordination experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• $166K–$200K base compensation, plus paid overtime.
• Annual bonus opportunities.
• Medical insurance with 75% employer-paid premiums.
• 401(k) with 3% employer match.
• Paid holidays and negotiable PTO.
• $150/day per diem for qualifying overnight travel.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Primarily four-day workweek with additional overtime depending on project demands.