Commissioning Engineer, Senior

🕒 July 28

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Smart Wires Inc.

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2010

⚡ Energy

🔧 Hardware

🤝 B2B

Energy • Hardware • B2B

Smart Wires Inc. is a company that delivers grid-enhancing technologies and services to electricity transmission operators. Its primary product, SmartValve, is an advanced power-flow control hardware device that gives grid operators direct, real-time control over power flows to increase firm, controllable transfer capacity on existing transmission infrastructure; the company also offers SUMO dynamic line-rating software and analytics and advisory services to support deployment and planning. Smart Wires positions its solutions as faster, modular, relocatable, and utility-grade alternatives to long-lead transmission upgrades, and reports deployments across multiple continents (5+ GW delivered, 40+ transmission circuits, presence in 15+ countries) with typical installation timelines of 12–18 months.

📋 Description

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of secondary systems Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and all Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for SmartValve deployments. • Produce, maintain and review commissioning schedules, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs/ITRs), and safety documentation. • Design and review control system integration for project-specific deployments. • Lead SCADA design, configuration, and customer-witnessed SCADA testing. • Execute on-site commissioning activities, including pre-installation inspections, SAT, offline and online commissioning. • Provide customer training. • Manage commissioning spares, as-built documentation, and site configuration backups. • Manage Field Issues throughout project delivery and ensure timely closeout. • Support the Project Manager with project closeout activities. • Provide structured remote support to field staff and customers. • Assist with the development and delivery of customer operator training.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Dipl.-Ing., or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline. • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Commissioning Engineer working on high-voltage transmission, distribution, or renewable connection substations. • Demonstrated experience in the design or testing of substation control systems, HMIs, and SCADA. • Familiarity with communication protocols including IEC 61850 Client/Server, IEC 60870-5-101/104, and/or DNP3. • Experience with primary plant commissioning and/or protection relay testing is an advantage. • Experience commissioning or supporting FACTS devices is an advantage.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Retirement plans • Professional development opportunities • Paid time off