Senior Commissioning Engineer

We are in the energy transition business. At Smart Wires, we reimagine the grid with innovative technology and analytics that provide a digital, controllable and optimized power system. This will enable renewable energy adoption and consumer electrification at the pace and scale required for a net zero world.

Smart Wires is looking for a Commissioning Engineer to lead and facilitate deployments of cutting-edge Power Flow Control equipment at major utilities around the world. Supporting a variety of technical and customer-facing work streams, you will be in a unique position at a company that is revolutionizing the energy industry with a culture that 99% of the workforce only dreams about.

The Position

We are looking for a technical client facing individual who will facilitate the installation of Smart Wires’ Field Devices and Control Systems at major utilities in the United States and globally. In this role, you will work directly with technical utility stakeholders throughout our deployment process and serve as our customers’ primary point of contact during product deployment and during the ongoing support period after deployment.

Primary Responsibilities

You must have remarkable relationship management and communication skills to achieve outstanding results for our customers. Your most important responsibilities will be to:

• Manage the installation, Testing and Commissioning of Smart Wires' SmartValve and communications and control equipment to ensure seamless and reliable integration with the utility infrastructure
• Troubleshoot and quickly resolve equipment, communications, and command integration issues
• Develop and deliver technical training material to utility customers and internal stakeholders
• Provide remote and on-site support to Smart Wires deployments and team members globally
• Analyze customer data and performance metrics to make sure system is properly functioning
• Partner effectively with technical and non-technical internal stakeholders on a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team

• Determined to make a positive, long-lasting impact on the Electricity Supply Industry
• Remain calm in high stress environments
• Demonstrate multicultural awareness and love to travel
• Comfortable working at heights
• Effective communication with internal stakeholders and customers
• Demonstrated experience in several of the following:
• Substation plant testing, commissioning and/or maintenance
• Distribution/Transmission protection testing
• Control system and SCADA design and/or testing
• Familiarity with DNP3, 104, and MMS/GOOSE
• HMI design
• Fiber optic system installation and/or testing
• Substation safety
• Substation equipment and installation/maintenance
• Network protocols, TCP/IP, LAN operations
• Substation security principles and concerns
• Putty and Wireshark for trouble-shooting
• Remote access tools such as LogMeIn, Teams, Zoom
• Electric transmission at major utilities or transmission owners/operators
• NERC CIP requirements and additional electric-utility cybersecurity requirements
• Working around energized high voltage electric transmission lines
• Hold Journey level Line Worker or Substation Electrician Certification or Electrical Engineering Degree
• Ability to lead others such as contractors, utility personnel and engineers who may also need additional training on Smart Wires devices
• Experience with commissioning or operations of FACTS devices
• Project Management experience

• Hold a BS or advanced degree in electrical Engineering (PE registration an advantage)
• Have 10+ years of HV commissioning experience

Location

This is a full-time, Hybrid or remote position based in the USA.

It is preferred that the successful candidate is located in St. Petersburg, FL or Durham, NC.

Travel Requirements

Travel to North Carolina and Florida for training, staff meetings, and travel to customer sites domestically and internationally will be required. Customer travel may span multiple weeks at a time (~60% travel). Due to the travel requirements, the position location is flexible.

Safety Requirements

Smart Wires team members are expected to comply with all safety requirements and regulations when working at Smart Wires facilities and customer sites.

The Company

Smart Wires is a global power technology company advancing the delivery of affordable, clean electricity worldwide. With our innovative technology and advanced analytics, we maximize the grid’s capacity. This means more renewables, at a lower cost and with less disruption to communities and the environment. Smart Wires is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and has a global workforce of 200 professionals spread across four continents. Our team collaborates with our customers to achieve their strategic objectives and help them face an uncertain energy future with flexible, high-impact solutions.