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 the testing and commissioning of electrical equipment within an electrical substation or generator plant
• Perform and direct all aspects of electrical testing including, but not limited to, protection relays, circuit breakers, transformers and other substation equipment
• Train new engineers/technicians in relay testing, equipment testing and substation commissioning
• Manage resources and services required to install electrical equipment
• 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, demonstrating an awareness of customer needs, preferences, and time and financial constraints
• Aid in the development of estimates for client proposals
• Assist in the development of estimates for client proposals
• Obtain NICET certification or equivalent

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
• Experience managing technical projects of various sizes
• 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

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. and various manufacturers of electromechanical relays
• 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)
• In-depth experience leading crews to test and commission new and modified substations including equipment isolation/restoration and complex circuit cutovers being mindful to mitigate inadvertent operations
• 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