What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Commissioning Engineer position at Augment Professional Services?
Job Title
Electrical Commissioning Engineer
Location / Worksite
Austin, Texas (Field-Based / Project Sites)
About Augment Professional Services (APS)
Augment Professional Services (APS) partners with leading organizations across the Energy, Technology, Utilities, and Engineering sectors to deliver specialized talent, consulting expertise, and project support. Our mission is to connect experienced professionals with organizations executing complex projects and critical infrastructure initiatives.
Position Overview
Augment Professional Services (APS) is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support project completions and commissioning activities across critical infrastructure and industrial environments in the Austin, Texas region. This is a field-based role focused on ensuring the safe, reliable startup and commissioning of electrical systems, with an emphasis on medium voltage distribution, switchgear, and protection systems.
The Electrical Commissioning Engineer will play a key role in late-stage project execution, working closely with project managers, field engineers, and client stakeholders to validate system performance, troubleshoot issues, and support successful system energization.
A formal engineering degree is not required; however, candidates must demonstrate strong practical, field-based experience in electrical commissioning, startup, and completions within industrial, utility, or data center environments.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Required Technical Skills
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Hands-on experience with medium voltage (MV) electrical systems (typically 5kV–35kV)
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Strong working knowledge of switchgear testing, inspection, and commissioning
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Experience with protective relay programming, configuration, and testing (e.g., SEL, ABB, Siemens)
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Proven experience supporting electrical startup and commissioning activities on active job sites
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Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and construction drawings
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Field troubleshooting experience with electrical distribution systems and control circuits
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Familiarity with testing equipment such as meggers, relay test sets, and power quality analyzers
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Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
Preferred Experience / Qualifications
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Experience in data center, utility, renewable energy, or large-scale industrial projects
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NETA certification (Level II, III, or IV) or equivalent field certification
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Experience supporting project completions, punch lists, and turnover documentation
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Background as a Field Electrical Engineer or Commissioning Technician
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Strong communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams
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Ability to travel locally and work extended hours during critical commissioning phases
Equal Opportunity Statement
Augment Professional Services (APS) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.