Commissioning Technologist in Calgary

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specializing in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on. Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people-focused culture of growth, mentorship, and collaboration where safety always comes first.

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the Senior Commissioning Technologist is responsible for commissioning and testing primary and secondary power equipment in the field, which includes maintaining medium to high-voltage substation power delivery equipment such as breakers, switchgears, circuit breakers, relays, and transformers. The Sr. Commissioning Technologist is also responsible for mentoring and educating junior technologists, including reading and interpreting prints, Risk Management, and industry best practices. The Senior Commissioning Technologist plays a leading role in setting up and operating standard as well as specialized test equipment to diagnose and analyze the performance of power delivery equipment on the job site.

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely alongside all members of the construction crew.
• Work with high voltage equipment such as Circuit breakers, Transformers, manual and motor operated switches, Current Transformers, Voltage Transformers, Capacitor Banks, and circuit switchers.
• Commission protection and control relays such as SEL, GE, Siemens, and ABB.
• Commission control circuits for protection, indication, and monitoring systems.
• Acceptance and maintenance testing of 600v to 500kV electrical equipment.
• Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control equipment, SCADA in medium to high-voltage transmission substations.
• Interpret prints, analyze test reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior technicians.
• Be able to work with various types of manufacturer's test equipment.

This position is designated as safety-sensitive, making employment contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, as well as criminal and general background checks.

What We're Looking For

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited post-secondary institution or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in Field Testing and Commissioning.
• Experience in substations required (ex. 600v to 500kV).
• Experience with relay testing with various equipment and software.
• Familiar with power transformers, high voltage switches, breakers, CT's and PT's, NGR, and Capbank.
• Competent and comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and have a valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Willing to work out of town and on rotation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with weekly pay periods.
• Overtime opportunities (project dependent).
• Generous paid time off.
• RRSP-DPSP employer matching, increasing with years of service.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and disability).
• Company-paid safety training.
• Annual PPE allowance provided for field-based employees (post-probation).
• Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities.

At Rising Edge Group, you're not just building projects; you're building a meaningful career where your work helps power the future, one project at a time.