Commissioning Engineer - Energy

About the role

We are seeking a COMMISSIONING Engineer to become part of a collaborative team, in our Renewables Group. You will have the challenge of working on multiple Utility Scale Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Storage (BESS) projects throughout North America. This position is within the program management department but is considered a technical position.

Responsibilities

• Work closely CEI Project Team(s), Engineers of Record and 3rd party subcontractors to ensure the project commission documentation is completed and transmitted in an effective and efficient manner.
• Develop into a subject matter expert in the testing and commissioning of utility scale PV, energy storage and substation projects.
• Develop technical 3rd party subcontract SOW documents and RFP’s, review associated proposals from a technical perspective and participate in subcontractor selection.
• Lead and facilitate technical discussions with Utility Scale Developers and Subcontractors, generate meeting minutes and maintain action lists with respect to commissioning.
• Facilitate problem solving activities using formal processes to investigate and determine root cause.
• Maintain oversight of testing and commissioning activities in conjunction with the onsite Project Management and Union Supervision to ensure that testing and commissioning support has been planned in accordance with the project schedule.
• Represent CEI in discussions with clients regarding component electrical testing, system functional testing, plant operational testing and status of OEM and 3rd Party performance.
• Oversee various specialty subcontractors to ensure their adherence to contractual obligations.
• Review and comment on technical test procedures, construction and commissioning schedules, drawing packages. Ensure compliance to these documents.
• Develop the knowledge base for interacting with SCADA engineers, Utilities, ISO’s, IPPs in the US market.
• Develop understanding of Power plant modeling software and model creation in PSSE, PSCAD, or similar tools.
• Support the team with proactive communications.
• Able to multi-task and change priorities quickly. Passionate about solving customers' problems and focused on product value to the customer.

Requirements

Desire/Willingness to travel domestically, minimum 50% of the time over extended periods
Background in Electrical Engineering
Willingness to develop a detailed understanding of PV and energy storage systems.
Ability to read and understand all disciplines of construction plans and single line diagrams associated with PV systems, energy storage systems and substations
Familiarity with project lifecycle and contract structures for solar, storage and high voltage projects.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
• Education: BA/BS required.
• Experience: Typically requires no previous professional experience.