Commissioning Technologist in Halifax

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.

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, the 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 Commissioning Technologist is also responsible for mentoring and educating Apprentices, including reading and interpreting blueprints, Risk Management, and industry best practices. The role involves 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.
• Acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical equipment.
• Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of protection and control equipment in medium to high-voltage transmission substations.
• Interpret blueprints, analyze test reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Work with high voltage equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, switches, and control circuits for protection, indication, and monitoring systems.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior technicians.
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments when needed.
• Be able to work with various types of manufacturer’s test equipment: TTR, Omicron secondary test sets, Winding resistance, Omicron CPC 100, CT saturator.

Schedule: Schedule rotations range from 7 days on / 7 days off or 7 days on / 14 days off. Standard workdays are 10 hours (7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.). Overtime paid at time and a half after 10 hours per day and 40 hours per week. Out-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent).

What We're Looking For:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited post-secondary institution or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in Field Testing and Commissioning.
• Past supervisory experience will be an asset.
• Experience in substation would be a major asset, i.e., 144kV and 240kV.
• Experience with relay testing with various equipment; Omicron, GE, Manta, Meggar.
• Familiar with all apparatus found in a HV substation.
• Past experience with testing software will be beneficial (Omicron Test Universe, Doble M4000, AcSELerator, Siemens Digsi).
• Competent and comfortable working with computers and spreadsheets.
• Dedicated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to work within strict deadlines.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work safely and show concern for environmental, health, and safety issues in the workplace.
• Must have the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Able to work comfortably at heights.
• Able to work alone or with minimal supervision.
• Willing to work out of town and on rotation, i.e., 14 on 7 off work schedule.

Additional Information: 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.

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).
• Out-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent).
• Travel time to and from site will be paid at base rate, and travel provided by employer (project dependent).
• Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling support).
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

Why Rising Edge Group?

• Safety & Excellence: Safety is at the heart of everything we do. Every project is approached with diligence, strategic planning, and reliable execution practices to protect our teams and the clients we serve while delivering world-class high-voltage solutions.
• People-First Culture: You're more than a job title. Every person contributes to powering essential energy infrastructure across North America. Our teams are built on collaboration, respect, and accountability.
• Career Growth & Impact: Your role is a path to a long-term career. We empower our employees with hands-on experience, exposure to diverse projects, and opportunities to advance across disciplines, locations, and career paths.
• Reward & Recognition: We believe skill, dedication, and excellence deserve recognition. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong culture of appreciation ensure your achievements are celebrated.

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.