Commissioning Engineer

EPS

$80K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or 2-year degree in electrical engineering preferred, especially with microprocessor relays experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in testing and inspecting electrical equipment, especially high voltage applications.
  • Strong knowledge of power equipment testing, commissioning, and maintenance.
  • Demonstrated management and supervisory skills for leading teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Proven superior safety record in the field.
  • Extensive experience with various electrical apparatus, including transformers, breakers, and switchgear.
  • Required experience working in utility transmission substations.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, given the safety-sensitive nature of this role.

Responsibilities

  • Perform substation field engineering, including developing work plans and overseeing project testing for new or modified transmission facilities.
  • Review and develop isolation and restoration work plans, and prepare integrated functional test plans while leading contractors.
  • Direct troubleshooting efforts to resolve deficiencies observed during functional tests.
  • Update field change drawings and prepare project closure packages within 30 days of project completion.
  • Provide on-site support to design engineers and construction managers regarding the customer transmission system's construction and maintenance.
  • Offer technical guidance on complex or unusual issues to ensure adherence to customer design standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options including medical and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off policy including vacation and sick leave.
  • Continued education and professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible working hours to accommodate work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Overview

Job Title: Commissioning Engineer

Job Summary:

The Commissioning Area Engineer is responsible for coordinating, work connected with the testing and/or commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations for utility clients. Individual will provide direct supervision over Electric Power Systems startup personnel along with others suppliers such as contractor electricians and engineering staff.

Responsibilities

  • Perform substation field engineering, including work plan preparation and project testing functions of Area Engineers in the commissioning of new or modified transmission facilities.
  • Review, revise, and/or develop isolation and restoration work plans, perform preparation of integrated functional test plans, and performance of functional tests (contractor's lead AE will review any work plans that require second review.)
  • Direct troubleshooting efforts, including plan development and execution to resolve functional test deficiencies.
  • Perform the mark-up of field change drawings, discrepancy lists and project closure packages within 30 days of project in-service date.
  • Provides on-site support to Design Engineering, Substation Construction and to Transmission Service Center Managers engaged in the construction, operation, and maintenance of Customer's transmission system as relates to design philosophy and providing field information/valid requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance on unusual or complex problems ensuring customer design standards are maintained.


Qualifications

  • BS or 2 year degree in electrical engineering is a plus, along with experience in communicating with microprocessor type relays.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical equipment testing and inspection, including high voltage applications
  • Knowledge of testing, commissioning and maintenance of power equipment.
  • Excellent management and supervisory skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Superior Safety record
  • Broad experience with wide variety of electrical apparatus used in power industry, including transformers, breakers and switchgear.
  • Experience in working in utility transmission substation is required.
  • Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position.

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