Testing & Commissioning Technician III

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for communities and clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by innovative follow-through.

About the role

Due to continued growth, TRC Field Services (FSV) is seeking Commissioning Technicians to support Client Teams across the Mid-Atlantic region. With a staff of over 200 experienced utility and industrial commissioning engineers and test technicians, TRC delivers comprehensive, cost-effective solutions safely to Electric Utility Customers. Candidates near other TRC offices will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, perform and document all commissioning activities (pre-commissioning, through construction, testing-commissioning, energization-project close out) of various utility substation protection, control and power circuits in accordance with TRC's and Client's requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Review wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering documents in advance of projects and outages.
• Perform troubleshooting and problem analysis associated with protection and control systems and utility substation equipment, including but not limited to:
  • Application Errors and Omissions
  • Drawing Errors and Omissions
  • Wiring Errors and Omissions
  • Settings Errors and Omissions
  • Equipment Malfunctions
  • Questionable Apparatus Test Results
  • Battery Ground Faults
• Participate in project meetings including kickoff, planning, progress, and lessons learned meetings.
• Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project completion reports and documentation that includes project progress, issues or problems, recommendations, test results, and analyses.
• Assist in developing project-specific testing and commissioning plans, energization plans, or any other assigned project-specific documentation.
• Identify risks and associated mitigation techniques on utility systems and equipment. Develop a Site Risk Assessment to document high-risk construction and commissioning activities and formalize processes of circuit isolation and restoration.
• Ensure all applicable tests and/or commissioning activities are performed on every piece of equipment or system in accordance with planning and project documents. Ensure all test results are acceptable, permanently recorded, filed, and distributed properly.
• Develop and review detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience with testing and commissioning services (Electric Utility experience preferred but will train T-C Engineers with experience in commissioning complex commercial-industrial equipment including protective relays or other Power Systems Field Engineers with relay knowledge).
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand construction and manufacturer’s drawings and specifications as well as schematic diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of (or ability to learn) electrical protection systems, including relay communication.
• Basic understanding of (or ability to learn) AC and DC schematics, wiring and drawings, one-line and three-line interconnection diagrams.
• Prior professional experience in (or ability to learn quickly) medium and high voltage substation and power plant equipment. Perform basic apparatus testing and interpret test results with supervision.
• Solid testing and commissioning knowledge of (or ability to learn quickly) substation utility protection and control circuits. Perform commissioning activities and interpret results with supervision.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to learn commissioning methods to accurately conduct and document commissioning activities.
• Test experience using Doble Protection Suite and/or ProTest, SEL AcSELerator, Enoserv RTS are highly preferred.
• Current US work eligibility is required.
• Valid USA driver’s license issued by state of residence and in good standing is required.
• Must be available for out-of-town travel of up to several weeks at a time.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, weekends, overtime, holidays, and night work.
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills and be able to communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and team.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full-time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws.

These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full-time, part-time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction-specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Pay

Salary Range: USD $66.08 - USD $72.03 per hour.

Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators.