Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Brunel Energy is recruiting an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to work with a major oil and gas company on a 6-month contract in Nederland, TX.
Lead and execute electrical testing and commissioning of low- and medium-voltage systems up to 15kV, including switchgear, MCCs, transformers, breakers, and protective relays.
Support plant startup, energization, functional testing, interlock verification, and system turnover.
Develop commissioning plans and test packages based on engineering drawings, vendor manuals, relay settings, project ITPs, and industry standards (IEEE/NETA).
Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, engineering, operations, instrumentation, and controls teams to ensure system readiness.
Perform and oversee live electrical testing, including relay trip checks, breaker timing, insulation resistance, and contact resistance testing.
Supervise subcontractors, field electricians, and third-party testing companies, managing scope, productivity, safety, quality, and schedule.
Conduct RFPC reviews, field walkdowns, punch list management, and turnover documentation through final handover.
Identify design or documentation deficiencies and coordinate design changes and issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with electrical codes, project quality requirements, NFPA 70E, LOTO, permits, and site safety procedures.