Lead Commissioning Engineer

About the role

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM, you become part of a company that is: 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history, ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm, and Rated as a top System Integrator Giant.

Responsibilities

• Review specification and engineering drawings to understand the purpose and functionality of substation
• Directly witness or perform critical tests such as DC Functional Trip Testing prior to energization and in-service
• Direct crews as necessary during critical work junctures (final commissioning and through startup)
• Perform all electrical testing including but not limited to P&C control equipment
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, can provide scheduling and meet financial requirements of clients
• Manage resources and services required to install electrical equipment
• Demonstrate safety consciousness in equipment handling, electrical and electronic procedures, and the unique situations encountered at diverse work sites
• Maintain all service equipment including all test equipment, tools issued to meet specifications including ISO requirements, etc. in good working condition and maintain sufficient inventory to respond to standard calls
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, demonstrates an awareness of customer needs, preferences, and time and financial constraints
• Manage resources and services required to install electrical equipment
• Proven customer service, sales ability, and ability to handle irate or difficult customers and gain satisfaction
• Aids in the development of estimates for client proposals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or engineering technology) is required. BSEE or BSEET from an accredited institution is preferred.
• 7-10 years with capabilities in below areas is preferred:
• In-depth understanding of three-phase power systems
• In-depth understanding of protection and control schemes and implementation
• In-depth experience utilizing relay test sets SEL, GE, Beckwith, ABB, Basler, etc. and various manufacturers of electromechanical relays
• In-depth understanding of equipment testing - circuit breakers, transformers, circuit switchers, MOABS, CTs, PTs, batteries and chargers, transfer switches, line tuners, wave traps, carrier relays, etc.
• In-depth experience with PQ measurements
• In-depth experience with testing previously programmed RTUs locally and remotely to system operators
• In-depth experience with SCADA, RTU, and DFR systems
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license

Skills

• Knowledge of programming and testing protection relays from GE, SEL, ALSTOM, SCHNEIDER, SIEMENS, and ABB
• Ability to develop programming macros for use in automated relay testing
• Ability to understand AC and DC elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams and one-line drawings for the purpose of understanding system operation and developing testing requirements and procedures
• Develop standard testing documentation, training procedures and maintain all project documentation including certifications and calibration records

Benefits

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Healthcare & Dependent Care, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonus Program, 401(k)/Profit Sharing, 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Employee Assistance Program.