Electrical Commissioning Engineer (Data Center)

About the Company

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

About the Role

This position performs commissioning of electrical systems. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and energetic professional with a strong understanding of building electrical systems design and construction, as well as experience with the commissioning process of electrical systems ranging in size, rating, and complexity. The role requires theoretical and practical knowledge in the commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and related controls.

Responsibilities

• Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments, including medium voltage systems.
• Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals.
• Assist with preparing plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning process.
• Conduct commissioning activities from the design phase through the occupation phase, in accordance with client requirements and industry best practices.
• Attend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and results.
• Conduct functional testing of equipment and measure results using test instrumentation.
• Fully document all field procedures including results, issues, and observations via company-provided templates or online applications.
• Report on system performance and make technical recommendations on issues.
• Work with project teams to coordinate and execute field activities.
• Review and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedules.
• Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports.
• Assist in the training of Associate Project Engineers.
• Respond to project team and client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements.

Equipment Knowledge

Be knowledgeable with building equipment, including, but not limited to:

• Generator
• Generator Paralleling Switchgear
• High / Medium / Low Voltage Transformer (XFMR)
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS Systems)
• Battery Systems
• Medium / Low Voltage Switchgear (SWGR)
• Low Voltage Main Switchboards (MSB)
• PLC Control
• Automatic and Semi-Automatic Switching Controls
• Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)
• Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
• Static Transfer Switch (STS)
• Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
• Busways
• Remote Power Panel (RPP)
• Grounding Systems
• Lighting Control Systems

Work Environment

Travel nationwide 50% - 75% if not assigned locally; may have periods of higher travel expectation.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering with 2 or more years of mission-critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience.
• OR Minimum of 4 or more years of experience in commissioning with mission-critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience.
• Experience in Mission Critical facility commissioning essential.

Skills

• Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, problem solver.
• Good communication and relationship skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work with limited supervision.
• Knowledge & experience with ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines preferred.
• Knowledge & experience with InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) test specifications.
• Distributed control system experience a plus.
• Reasonable understanding of building management systems (BMS) and/or electrical power monitoring system (EPMS).
• Deep understanding and application of test instrumentation.
• Team player with a “client-first” mentality.

Preferred Certifications

Professional Engineers (PE) License and/or a commissioning certification a plus but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day.
• Carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear required PPE daily.

Pay

$80,640 to $120,960 per year.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Savings accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid volunteering.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.