Traveling Commissioning Field Engineer – Electrical
About the role
Bala Consulting Engineers, a 200‑person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA with offices in New York, Boston, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, is adding a talented Commissioning Engineer. The position involves traveling to client sites across the United States, beginning with a project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You will join a world‑class team of on‑site commissioning/QA/QC electrical systems testing engineers who perform hands‑on testing and provide technical oversight of electrical equipment and normal/standby power distribution systems for Fortune 500 companies. Projects span data centers, trading floors, broadcast facilities, high‑rise infrastructure, and high‑end offices, covering UPS, generators, power generation/distribution, controls, predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Perform commissioning and/or QA/QC hands‑on testing of electrical equipment.
- Manage commissioning and testing projects, including client coordination, internal team leadership, and project financials.
- Lead projects and author proposals, test scripts, and detailed reports.
- Mentor and train other commissioning team members.
- Coordinate invoicing with the Accounting Department.
- Attend conferences and networking events periodically.
- Travel nationally as needed to complete commissioning and testing activities, with expense reimbursement for travel, lodging, car rental, and meals.
Requirements
- Mid‑level commissioning engineer with 7+ years of experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a comparable qualification (required).
- Willingness to travel across the U.S. for extended periods and work varied hours (days, nights, weekends).
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening as required by clients.
Desired qualifications & skills
- Military background in electrical system operation and repair (a plus).
- Thermography Scanning Certification (a plus).
- Proficient technical writing skills for proposals, test scripts, and reports.
- EIT, PE, or CPMP certification (a plus).
- Experience with SKM Power System Software (e.g., Short Circuit Studies) (a plus).
- Hardworking, motivated, and eager to learn and solve problems.
- Ability to work both in office settings and on client sites (new construction and existing facilities).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employer‑paid life insurance.
- Up to five weeks of PTO (based on experience) plus eight paid holidays.
- Eight hours of volunteer time off.
- Tuition and licensure reimbursement.
- Federal student loan assistance with matching up to $5,250 per year.
- Section 529 college‑saving plan.
- Employee referral program.
- Full‑time onsite roles qualify for one day of remote work per week.