Role

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the Senior Commissioning Technologist is responsible for commissioning and testing primary and secondary power equipment in the field, which includes maintaining medium to high‑voltage substation power delivery equipment such as breakers, switchgears, circuit breakers, relays and transformers. The Sr. Commissioning Technologist is also responsible for mentoring and educating junior technologists, reading and interpreting prints, applying risk management and industry best practices. The Senior Commissioning Technologist plays a leading role in setting up and operating standard as well as specialized test equipment to diagnose and analyze the performance of power delivery equipment on the job site.

Responsibilities

Work safely alongside all members of the construction crew

Work with high voltage equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, manual and motor-operated switches, current transformers, voltage transformers, capacitor banks and circuit switchers

Commission protection and control relays such as SEL, GE, Siemens and ABB

Commission control circuits for protection, indication and monitoring systems

Accept and maintain testing of equipment ranging from 600 V to 500 kV

Install, commission and maintain protection and control equipment, SCADA in medium to high‑voltage transmission substations such as differential, distance, line protections, transformer protections, overcurrent, etc

Interpret prints, analyze test reports and recommend corrective actions

Supervise, mentor and train junior technicians

Work with a variety of manufacturer’s test equipment:

Omicron CMC356, CT analyzer, Cibano, CPC100, Votano, Testrano

Doble M4100, SFRA

Megger megohmmeter and 10 A Ductor

Broman 100 A Ductor

Megger TTR

Dilo and SMC gas analyzers

VLF and AC Hi Pots

Schedule Options

4 days on / 3 days off

8 days on / 6 days off

Hours & Overtime

Standard workdays are 10 hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)





Overtime is paid at 1.5× after 10 hours in a day and after 40 hours in a week

Location & Travel

Employees based in Calgary work locally within Southern Alberta, while those based in Edmonton work locally within Northern Alberta

There are also opportunities to travel to other regions if interested

Requirements & Qualifications

Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited post‑secondary institution or degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum of 4+ years of experience in field testing and commissioning

Experience in substations required (e.g., 600 V–500 kV)

Experience with relay testing with various equipment and software

Familiar with power transformers, high‑voltage switches, breakers, CTs and PTs, NGR, and capacitor banks

Past experience with testing software beneficial (Omicron Test Universe, Doble M4000, AcSELerator, Siemens Digsi, GE Enervista)

Competent and comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite

Demonstrate a willingness to work safely and show concern for environmental, health and safety issues in the workplace

Must have ability to work in adverse weather conditions and have a valid Class 5 driver’s license

Willing to work out of town and on rotation (e.g., 4 on 3 off work schedule)

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Overtime opportunities – project dependent

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, disability, dental & vision)

Paid Time Off perks

Weekly pay periods

Company pays for all safety training courses for each employee, averaging $1,000 per employee for the base requirements

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) allowance provided each year once a field worker passes probation

Out of town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or daily meal per diem and individual accommodations

Employee Assistance Program – counseling

DPSP matching program offering increased matching contributions based on years of service with the company

Full‑time, permanent position

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📌 Senior Commissioning Technologist (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 Rising Edge Group
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador