Commissioning Engineer

High Priority Plumbing

$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree or 2-year degree in electrical engineering preferred, experience with microprocessor relays a plus.
  • At least 5 years of experience in electrical equipment testing and inspection, particularly with high voltage applications.
  • Strong knowledge of power equipment testing, commissioning, and maintenance.
  • Proven management and supervisory capabilities within a team environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information effectively.
  • Demonstrated superior safety record in previous roles.
  • Extensive experience with a variety of electrical apparatus in the power sector, including transformers and switchgear.
  • Previous experience in utility transmission substations is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Perform field engineering for substations, including preparing work plans and conducting testing functions.
  • Review and develop isolation and restoration work plans, along with integrated functional test plans.
  • Direct troubleshooting efforts to address any functional test deficiencies that arise.
  • Mark up field change drawings and project closure packages promptly after project completion.
  • Support Design Engineering and Substation Construction with on-site information related to design and operation.
  • Provide technical guidance on complex issues, ensuring compliance with customer design standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical utility infrastructure projects with a direct impact on the community.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams, enhancing professional skills and experience.
  • Focus on safety as a core company value, contributing to a strong safety culture.
  • Access to comprehensive training and development programs for continuous learning.
  • Potential for career advancement within a reputable organization in the power industry.
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 years9 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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