Electrical Commissioning Specialist (CxE)

FBMG-020 | Fort Buchanan Microgrid | Contingent opportunity

WORK LOCATION: HYBRID - remote procedure review; ON ISLAND/FAT locations for inspection, testing, calibration, and functional performance tests

REQUISITION	FBMG-020
CSS CAM LCAT	140 - Senior Technical Staff Member (Electrical Commissioning)
DUTY LOCATION	Hybrid with Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico and FAT travel
WORK ARRANGEMENT	HYBRID - remote procedure review; ON ISLAND/FAT locations for inspection, testing, calibration, and functional performance tests
REPORTS TO	Lead Commissioning Specialist through independent Commissioning Firm
EMPLOYMENT	Contingent specialist pipeline; compliant independent-firm engagement required
REQUIREMENT BASIS	SOLICITATION-MANDATED independent Commissioning Firm specialist

About ERP and the Project

Energy Resilience Partners, LLC (ERP) is a tribally led SBA 8(a) federal contractor advancing energy resilience and mission assurance. ERP is deploying a project team for the Fort Buchanan installation-level microgrid in Puerto Rico. The work includes diesel generation, medium-voltage distribution, microgrid controls, protective relaying, fuel infrastructure, fiber communications, optional BESS, integration of existing renewable generation, and full system commissioning.

Position Summary

Lead independent commissioning of electrical generation and distribution equipment, including generators, transformers, medium-voltage switchgear, protective relays, DC systems, metering, grounding, cables, interlocks, and interfaces to the microgrid controller.

What You Will Do

• Review electrical design, submittals, studies, settings, test plans, OEM procedures, and commissioning readiness.
• Develop/witness FAT, site acceptance, insulation/resistance, primary/secondary injection, relay, breaker, transformer, grounding, DC, cable, and functional tests.
• Verify calibrated test equipment, results, deficiencies, corrective actions, retesting, and commissioning records.
• Support synchronization, protection, islanding, black-start, restoration, metering, and integrated system performance testing.
• Coordinate with the CxC, CQC, electrical contractor, OEMs, controls, utility, and Government.

Minimum Qualifications

• NETA-certified engineering technician with at least 5 years inspecting, testing, and calibrating electrical distribution and generation equipment.
• Experience on at least two projects of similar size and complexity.
• Ability to work through the independent Commissioning Firm and travel to Puerto Rico and FAT locations.
• Current certifications maintained for the entire assignment and no disqualifying recent disciplinary action.

Preferred Qualifications

• NETA Level III or IV, PE, NICET, relay-manufacturer certification, or equivalent advanced testing credentials.
• Microgrid, BESS, IEEE 1547/2030.8, generator paralleling, and USACE experience.

Field, Travel and Employment Conditions

• This is a contingent opportunity dependent on contract award/NTP, project funding, final staffing authorization, Government acceptance when required, and successful installation-access processing.
• When on site, work may involve tropical heat and humidity, rain, uneven terrain, stairs/ladders, construction noise, required PPE, and extended, weekend, outage, emergency, or alternate-shift hours.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, follow drug-free workplace and conduct requirements, and protect FCI/CUI using only authorized systems and procedures.
• ERP encourages applications from qualified Native American, Puerto Rican, veteran, military-spouse, disabled, and local candidates. ERP provides equal employment opportunity consistent with applicable law.

Application Materials

• Resume showing month/year dates, employer, role, project scope/value, client, and personal responsibilities.
• Copies of required current licenses/certifications with expiration dates.
• Comparable-project list and references where requested, Puerto Rico availability, earliest mobilization date, and requested employment/consulting arrangement.