Electrical Commissioning Engineer in Cedar Creek, Texas at Pacifico Energy LLC

Pacifico Energy develops, finances, builds, and operates energy infrastructure that powers businesses and communities. In the U.S., we are tackling one of the biggest challenges facing AI and large-scale data centers: access to reliable power. Our private grids bring dedicated generation and energy storage directly to customers, helping projects move forward without waiting for traditional utility connections. We draw on Pacifico Energy Group’s experience across the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam, spanning solar, wind, battery storage, and natural gas. Joining Pacifico means helping turn ambitious energy projects into operating infrastructure, with work that connects directly to the people and businesses building the future of AI.

Cedar Creek is a 1,100 MW simple-cycle gas turbine power project entering startup. As Electrical Commissioning Engineer you are the owner's witness and technical judgement on the electrical systems: generators, switchgear, transformers, protection and the electrical balance of plant.

What you get to do:

• Review electrical commissioning and test procedures before execution.
• Witness protection relay testing, primary injection and energization.
• Witness generator testing and excitation system commissioning.
• Track electrical system readiness through to turnover.
• Drive resolution of electrical startup issues with the contractor and vendors.
• Support performance testing of electrical systems.
• Monitor preservation and storage of electrical equipment through commissioning.

What you bring to the role:

• 10+ years commissioning electrical systems on power plants.
• Hands-on experience with generator and protection system commissioning.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and safe switching practice.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, Procore and AI tools used with human verification.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent years of field experience.

Nice to have:

• Owner-side commissioning experience.
• OSHA 30 — provided by the project after mobilization if you do not already hold it.