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PTAG · 1 day ago

Lead Testing & Commissioning Manager

Rochester, NY

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

PTAG is a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully. The Lead Testing & Commissioning Manager will oversee testing and commissioning activities for high-voltage substation projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes and project excellence.

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Responsibilities

Lead Testing & Commissioning Manager (LT&CM) oversees and manages testing and commissioning activities for complex high-voltage substation projects—including both greenfield and brownfield scopes

The LT&CM leads the planning, execution, verification, and documentation of all Protection & Control (P&C), Automation & Integration (A&I), SCADA, Network Security, and HV component systems

In multi-stage brownfield projects, the LT&CM may also fulfill Construction Manager duties

Develop and manage comprehensive commissioning plans, forms, outage/energization strategies, and test documentation

Coordinate and lead commissioning efforts across: Primary equipment (HV apparatus), Relay protection systems, P&C and A&I devices, SCADA and cybersecurity systems

Execute and supervise AC/DC, secondary, and functional/phasing tests

Validate proper operation of protection logic, interlocks, and messaging (e.g., GOOSE, IEC 61850)

Troubleshoot communications and platform issues (serial, network, RTUs)

Track and restore temporary configurations (e.g., relay settings, wiring)

Consolidate test data and prepare Final Commissioning Reports and as-left documentation

Review and interpret drawings, instruction manuals, and standards

Initiate or manage design modifications (as-built documentation, redlines)

Support technical teams and contractors during installation phases

Ensure compliance with Customer Testing & Commissioning requirements, and applicable standards (NPCC, NERC PRC-2/5, etc.)

Interface with Substation Operations and SCADA teams for system protection turn-downs, switching plans, and SCADA validation

Uphold project safety standards; participate in job briefings and hazard identification

Ensure use of PPE, site access control, and conformance with OSHA and Customer-specific safety programs

Serve as the Test Lead—approving all testing and certifying completion

Lead and participate in construction and commissioning kickoff meetings

Coordinate with the Project Manager on scheduling, contractor accruals, change orders, and risk mitigation

Guide field teams in aligning with construction sequencing and safe energization practices

Support training for Customer staff in new equipment or systems

LT&CM ensures delivery of all required post-commissioning documentation, including: Wiring verification reports, Component Test Protocols (1000-E1), As-left relay settings, test plans, logic and GOOSE diagrams, As-left IED, SCADA, and network configuration data, PSMP forms (where applicable), Weekly commissioning reports, Substation asset key sheets, Highlighted and redlined construction drawings, Final Commissioning Report (including CE-reviewed documents)

Qualification

Commissioning electrical equipmentRelay protection systemsSCADA systemsCommunication protocolsElectrical engineering degreeAdvanced planning expertiseDoble Protection SuiteWiresharkMicrosoft Office SuiteFirst Aid/AED CertifiedOSHA 30 CertificationValid Driver’s LicenseLeadership skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited or Owner-approved institution

Minimum 10 years' experience in commissioning and testing electrical equipment

Minimum 10 years' experience in relay protection & control systems

Minimum 10 years' experience in field engineering, troubleshooting, and startup of substations

Minimum 10 years' experience in SCADA and communication infrastructure

Advanced expertise in planning, commissioning, and engineering documentation

Familiar with industry software/tools including Aspen OneLiner, Doble Protection Suite, 61850 Test, Wireshark, NMap, Cimplicity, Microsoft Office Suite

Strong understanding of communication protocols: DNP3, MMS, Modbus

Familiarity with RTUs and Gateways (e.g., RTAC/SMP)

Strong communication and leadership skills, with ability to influence cross-functional teams

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints

High attention to detail, with commitment to documentation accuracy and project deliverables

Capable of conducting lessons-learned reviews and contractor performance evaluations

OSHA 30 Certification

First Aid/AED Certified

Valid Driver's License