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We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results - for our people, our clients, and our company.

We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson is seeking a Commissioning Technical Manager to support our Substation and Power Generation team. This role utilizes advanced commissioning and electrical expertise to serve as an experienced technical resource while developing project management knowledge, skills, and experience.

This Commissioning Technical Manager will work alongside clients in a staff augmentation capacity. They will work with project managers and technical teams to support commissioning activities, resolve technical challenges, and coordinate schedules and deliverables to ensure operational and safety standards are met. This role performs project management duties on smaller portions or phases of larger projects and does not serve as a firmwide technical authority.

What you'll do:

+ Follow safety protocols and practice site-specific safety procedures at all times.

+ Serve as an experienced commissioning technical resource, applying field‑based knowledge to support project execution and problem‑solving.

+ Collaborate with technical staff and project managers to support development of project scopes, schedules, and objectives.

+ Required to Generate Commissioning Documentation regarding appropriate energization sequences, switching instructions, system isolation documentation, commissioning testing plans, commissioning test results.

+ Required to compile and submit results, field drawing redlines, review redlines for accuracy, ensure all associated drawings affected by redlines are notated and submitted to engineering teams.

+ Apply commissioning and electrical experience to assist with cost estimates and project budgeting.

+ Review system descriptions and engineering documentation to validate electrical functionality.

+ Support commissioning, testing, and startup activities for substation and power generation systems, including field coordination and issue resolution.

+ Provide technical guidance related to commissioning, testing, and operational readiness of electrical power systems.

+ Supervise electrical construction and contractor teams during commissioning.

+ Coordinate commissioning activities with multidisciplinary teams to maintain project progress.

+ Track assigned project phases by monitoring schedules, resource utilization, and expenses.

+ Attend project meetings to support client relationships and review project performance.

+ Promote efficiency and consistency in commissioning processes, documentation, and technical deliverables.

+ Prepare and maintain project deliverables including reports, test results, inspection records, and correspondence.

+ Participate in site visits and field activities in support of commissioning and construction efforts, including work in varying site conditions.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

+ Working collaboratively with others.

+ Having ownership in the work you do.

+ Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

+ 5+ years of experience in commissioning, electrical systems, substations, power generation, or related infrastructure.

+ Strong understanding of electrical safety, commissioning methodologies, electrical power systems, and field-testing practices related to substations and power generation.

+ Experience supporting project execution in coordination with project managers.

+ Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented approach.

+ Willingness to travel for site visits and field support.

+ Commissioning certification (NETA III, NICET, or equivalent) preferred.

+ Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred but not required.

+ Professional licensure (PE) is a plus, but not required.

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

+ Receive a competitive 401(k) match

+ Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths

+ Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

+ Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities

+ Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.

For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here (https://www.olsson.com/privacy-policy) .

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