TAR
Commissioning Lead
Austin · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 15, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in utility-scale power project commissioning and startup, including 3+ years in a manager or lead role.
About the job
Leads commissioning, startup, and performance validation of utility-scale islanded microgrids from construction completion through energization, testing, and handover to operations.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute hot and cold commissioning plans; lead energization and performance testing.
- Plan staffing and manage commissioning resources, field quality reviews, handover walkdowns, and punchlists.
- Use commissioning data to validate system models and tune inverter and battery controls; enforce site safety policies.
What they ask for
- 10+ years commissioning and starting up utility-scale power projects, including 3+ years in a manager or lead role.
- Track record leading commissioning for multi-hundred-megawatt renewable projects, including solar and BESS.
- Thorough understanding of AC and DC electrical systems.
- Hands-on field troubleshooting of electrical systems and communications networks; willingness to travel heavily and spend sustained time at the remote West Texas site.
Nice to have
- Commissioning experience on microgrid or black-start projects.
- Experience with wind turbines, natural gas turbines or reciprocating engines, L&M procedures, substations, or building commissioning teams.
Pay
Up to $15K relocation bonus; $1K monthly stipend for meals
Tools
AC, DC, BESS
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