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TRC Companies, Inc.

Commissioning Engineer

Addison, TX · On-site

$115K - $158K/yr

With a staff of over 200 experienced utility and industrial commissioning engineers and test technicians, TRC delivers comprehensive, cost-effective solutions safely to our Electric Utility Customers ...

Genesis AEC

Commissioning Engineer

Blue Bell, PA · On-site

COMMISSIONING ENGINEER Who We Are We're Genesis AEC - an award-winning architecture, engineering ... Familiarity with facility and utility systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing ...

Genesis AEC

Commissioning Engineer

Blue Bell, PA

COMMISSIONING ENGINEER Who We Are We're Genesis AEC - an award-winning architecture, engineering ... Familiarity with facility and utility systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing ...

Nexamp

Lead Commissioning Engineer

New York, NY · Hybrid

You will leverage deep SCADA and data acquisition expertise across utility-scale and distributed ... You will report to the Director, Commissioning Engineering. What you'll do: * Independently ...

Nexamp

Lead Commissioning Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

Nexamp is looking to hire a Lead Commissioning Engineering to join it's Clean Energy Deployment ... You will leverage deep SCADA and data acquisition expertise across utility-scale and distributed ...

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Lead Commissioning Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

Nexamp is looking to hire a Lead Commissioning Engineering to join it's Clean Energy Deployment ... You will leverage deep SCADA and data acquisition expertise across utility-scale and distributed ...

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Lead Commissioning Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

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EPS

Commissioning Engineer

Albert Lea, MN · On-site

The Commissioning Area Engineer is responsible for coordinating, work connected with the testing and/or commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations for utility clients.

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How much do utility commissioning engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for utility commissioning engineer in the United States is $96,779.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $118,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Utility Commissioning Engineer vs Mechanical Commissioning Engineer?

AspectUtility Commissioning EngineerMechanical Commissioning Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in commissioning or utility systemsEngineering degree, certifications in mechanical systems or HVAC
Work EnvironmentPower plants, utility infrastructure, energy facilitiesBuildings, HVAC systems, industrial mechanical systems
Industry UsagePower generation, energy utilities, infrastructure projectsConstruction, building services, industrial facilities

Both roles involve commissioning processes, but Utility Commissioning Engineers focus on utility systems like power and energy infrastructure, while Mechanical Commissioning Engineers specialize in mechanical systems such as HVAC and industrial machinery. The choice depends on the specific project and industry focus.

Infographic showing various Utility Commissioning Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $96,779 per year, or $46.5 per hour.
Commissioning Engineer

Commissioning Engineer

Shermco Industries, Inc.

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$80 - $95/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Commissioning Engineer 

Locations: Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Cleveland, OH, & Columbus, OH

The Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the installation, testing, and commissioning of various systems and equipment. This includes ensuring that all systems are installed and functioning properly, conducting tests to verify system performance, and troubleshooting any issues that arise during the commissioning process.

Shermco Industries is seeking a Commissioning Engineer


  • Actively promotes safe working practices along with human performance improvement (HPI) daily.
  • Leads and/or participates on completing Job Hazard Analysis with assigned team each workday.
  • Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay equipment, powerline carrier equipment, digital fault recorders (DFR’s), and remote terminal units (RTU’s).
  • Perform functional testing for protection and control circuitry associated with transmission lines, HV bus, transformer, circuit breaker, feeder, reactors, and capacitor banks.
  • Perform end to end testing of communication aided tripping schemes for both fiber systems and powerline carrier using RTS, ProTest, or Protection Suite software.
  • Familiar with testing and calibrating GE and Westinghouse/ABB electromechanical relays.
  • Experienced with commissioning SEL microprocessor relays such as 311C, 311L, 387, 411L, 421, 487B, 487E, 487V, 587, 587Z, and 787. 
  • Experienced with commissioning GE microprocessor relays such as C30, D60, F35, L90, T35 and T60.
  • Support RTU upgrade projects for various clients.
  • Accurately documenting and submitting test reports used for client reporting and regulatory purposes.
  • Interpret one line, three line, wiring, and schematic diagrams with ability to recognize and bring attention to discrepancies.
  • Accurately completes time and expense reports along with maintaining good condition of assigned company vehicle.

  • Willingness to travel overnight (up to 95%).
  • Ideal candidate will have 4+ years experience in the electrical testing industry with a focus working with protection and control equipment with HV utility, co-op, power generation, federal, or municipal clients.
  • Provide oversight of protection and control technicians and engineers.
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
  • Proven experience with transmission and distribution relays to include SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse.  
  • Familiarity with test equipment to include Doble 6150, Powercomm PCA-4125A, Arbiter 931, Vanguard CT 2000C, Omicron CT analyzer. 
  • Experienced in using test software such as RTS, ProTest, or Protection Suite.
  • Experienced in developing detailed commissioning test plans.
  • Experience performing relay end to end testing to verify communication assisted tripping schemes such as differential, DCB, POTT, and transfer trip.
  • Strong understanding of safe work practices and human performance improvement applicable to protection and control work in utility high voltage substations.
  • Capable of performing in-service load checks for new equipment to validate correctness of operation.
  • Familiar with NERC PRC-005-6 requirements related to protection systems, automatic reclosing, and sudden pressure relaying maintenance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.  Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE


USD $80.00 - USD $95.00 /Hr.

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