Senior Commissioning Engineer

Responsibilities

• Review specifications 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
• Lead crews during critical work junctures (final commissioning and through startup)
• Perform all electrical testing including but not limited to P&C control equipment
• Service newly designed and experimental equipment, instilling confidence in the customer
• Aid field crews and dispatch in developing switching sequences and incorporating proper hold points for testing
• Maintain safety consciousness in equipment handling, electrical, and electronic procedures
• Manage resources and services required to install electrical equipment
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers
• Develop standard testing documentation, training procedures, and maintain all project documentation including certifications and calibration records

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or engineering technology) from an accredited institution is preferred
• Minimum of 6-15+ years testing & commissioning experience should include:
• 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 with various relay vendors including SEL, GE, Beckwith, ABB, Basler, etc.
• In-depth understanding of equipment testing - circuit breakers, transformers, circuit switchers, MOABS, CTs, PTs, batteries & chargers, transfer switches, line tuners, wave traps, carrier relays, etc.
• In-depth experience executing in-service power measurements (load checks)
• Experience leading crews to test and commission new and modified substations including equipment isolation/restoration and complex circuit cutovers
• Experience with rotating machinery, including generators and excitation systems
• Experience testing previously programmed RTUs locally and remotely to system operators
• Experience with SCADA, RTU, and DFR systems

Qualifications

• Proven ability to motivate, mentor, and optimize in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Goal oriented and focused
• Strong drive, energy, enthusiasm, and proactive style
• Excellent communication (written and oral) & interpersonal skills
• Proven ability with problem solving and decision making
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, & time-management skills
• Strong budget management skills
• Diverse skill set with the ability to work independently

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