Pre-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 preferable
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical equipment testing and inspection, including high voltage applications
  • Strong knowledge of testing, commissioning, and maintenance of power equipment
  • Proven management and supervisory abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated superior safety record
  • Broad experience with various electrical apparatus, such as transformers, breakers, and switchgear
  • Experience working in utility transmission substations required

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate testing and commissioning efforts for electrical substations
  • Prepare work plans and oversee project testing functions
  • Review and develop isolation and restoration work plans and integrated functional test plans
  • Direct troubleshooting efforts to resolve test deficiencies
  • Mark up field change drawings and closure packages promptly post-project
  • Provide on-site support to engineering and construction teams
  • Offer technical guidance on complex issues ensuring design standards are met

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Competitive Pay
  • Talent Development with instructor-led and online learning
  • Career Path Planning
  • Incentives for Professional Certifications
  • Competitive Per Diem for Travel
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
Overview

Job Title: Pre-Commissioning Engineer

Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Talent Development - Instructor-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
  • Career Path Planning
  • Incentives for Professional Certifications
  • Competitive Per Diem for Travel
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary:

The Pre-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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