Commissioning Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026. ABM Industries scores A on the Alion truth index.
ABM is seeking an experienced Electrical Distribution Commissioning Technician to join our growing Power & Technical Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that low- and medium-voltage electrical systems are installed, tested, and commissioned safely, accurately, and in compliance with industry standards. You will play a critical role in verifying system integrity, optimizing performance, and supporting our clients through the energization and turnover process. Pay range: $50-$65. The pay listed is the base hourly rate range + plus available paid overtime. A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a daily champion of safety and Human Performance Improvement (HPI), modeling best practices for the commissioning team.
- Lead Job Hazard Analyses JHAs, maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing jobsite environment.
- Perform detailed commissioning, functional testing, and operational verification of low- and medium-voltage switchgear, breakers, transformers, and protection systems.
- Verify, configure, and commission microprocessor relays including SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse to ensure correct protection logic, communication schemes, and system coordination.
- Execute system-level testing such as end-to-end protection testing, SCADA point-to-point verification, and interlock validation.
- Interpret complex electrical drawings one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams and proactively identify discrepancies, ensuring issues are documented and corrected.
- Coordinate with engineering, construction, and client teams to resolve technical issues, clarify design requirements, and support project planning.
- Develop or refine commissioning test plans and procedures to ensure project-specific scopes are executed thoroughly and consistently.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including test reports, relay settings verification, redlines, daily logs, timesheets, and expenses.
- Support startup and energization planning, including outage coordination, equipment readiness checks, and safety walkdowns.
- Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior technicians and commissioning support staff.
What You Bring,
Hands-on experience in electrical testing and commissioning, specifically within power distribution, protection, and control systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred; equivalent technical experience considered.
- Demonstrated proficiency with SEL, GE, ABB, and Westinghouse protection relays, including configuration, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
- Experience with relay test equipment, CT/PT test equipment, insulation resistance testers, and other standard electrical test tools.
- Strong proficiency using test software such as Pro-Test, Protection Suite, or RTS, including developing automated test routines.
- Experience creating and executing commissioning test plans, FAT/SAT procedures, and turnover documentation.
- Solid understanding of NERC PRC-005 6, equipment maintenance standards, and best practices for work in high-voltage substations.
- Ability to interpret and evaluate engineering drawings, relay settings, and electrical logic diagrams with high attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead field activities, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and document test results clearly.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently in dynamic field environments.
Why ABM
Joining ABM means becoming part of a company committed to safety, technical excellence, and long-term customer success. We invest in our people through continual training, certification support, and opportunities to work on complex, high-profile electrical infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from a collaborative environment where expertise is valued, innovation is encouraged, and career growth is supported at every level. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a strong culture of performance and accountability, ABM provides a place where commissioning engineers can thrive and elevate their careers.
Benefit Information:
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)