Senior Electrical Field Engineer (Commissioning & Protection)
Lancaster, California | Renewable Energy | Contract | Onsite | $90-$100/hour | Posted 07/17/2026 | Job ID #25222
Lancaster, California
Contract
Onsite
$90-$100/hour
Posted 07/17/2026
Job ID #25222
Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Protection & Controls | If you’re the engineer everyone calls when the power won’t come online…keep reading.
If terms like SEL relays, protection & controls, commissioning, switching plans, substations, and utility-scale solar are already part of your world, we should talk.
You’ll provide onsite engineering support for commissioning, relay protection, outage planning, equipment evaluations, and field troubleshooting at the Constellation Antelope Valley Solar Ranch in Lancaster, CA. This is a high-impact, hands-on assignment supporting one of California’s premier renewable energy facilities alongside Sargent & Lundy.
If you’re in the right profession, but the wrong environment, we may have exactly what you’re looking for.
We’re looking for experienced electrical field engineers with:
- 8+ years of commissioning, protection & controls, or power systems experience
- Utility-scale solar, substation, or power generation experience
- Strong relay protection and high-voltage switching knowledge
- Ability to read one-lines, protection schematics, and electrical drawings
- Experience solving problems in the field—not just from the office
Assignment Highlights
- Location: Lancaster, CA (Onsite)
- Duration: 3-month contract with extension potential
- Schedule: 40 hours/week
- Per Diem: $250/day
- Vehicle Allowance: $1,800/month
- Mobilization/Demobilization: $1,500 each
About Per Sé Group
Per Sé Group connects experienced engineering and technical professionals with some of the most complex industrial, power, and infrastructure projects across North America. We focus on building long-term relationships and introducing talented people to opportunities that help move their careers forward.
Per Sé Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources at hr@PerSeGroup.com or 630-588-3000.
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