Lead P&C Commissioning Engineer

Description

• Relay test sets including, but not limited to, Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150 and associated software (ex. Doble ProTesT, Doble Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe)
• Interface with Client or Owner’s Engineer field and engineering personnel
• Functional testing of DC protection and control circuits and instrument transformer secondary circuits
• Approve P&C systems and equipment readiness for service
• Microprocessor relay manufacturer proprietary software and associated functions and file management (ex. AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista/UR)
• Lead daily pre-job briefs, perform job hazard analyses, promote safety and Human Performance Improvement (HPI) awareness, recognize error precursors, and accurately identify and apply HPI tools
• Maintain and control an accurate set of commissioning drawings and project testing documentation
• Develop detailed, and often complex, testing and commissioning plans, including, but not limited to, identification of required testing, circuit isolation and restoration, project sequencing, construction coordination, scheduling, outage and energization planning, in-service checks, and associated roles and responsibilities
• Provide excellent customer service by developing and maintaining professional and respectful client relationship
• Prepare project tracking, progress and status reports and documentation
• Testing and commissioning of electrical transmission and distribution, substation projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV
• Relay settings and logic, settings basis documents and application intent
• Perform clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports, and project reports
• Review, interpret and troubleshoot equipment test results
• Interface with company Department Managers, Area Leads and Project Managers for active project support, proposals and budgets, estimating, scheduling, change order support, request for information, discrepancy logs, etc
• Testing medium and high voltage substation apparatus including, but not limited to, instrument transformers, circuit breakers, transformers, and capacitor banks
• Read, interpret, troubleshoot, and effectively utilize electrical drawings and schematics during the testing and commissioning process to meet the design intent
• Perform energization and in-service checks to validate electrical quantities
• Lead medium and high voltage substation protection and control (P&C) system and equipment testing and commissioning projects of varying complexity, both greenfield and brownfield
• Oversee, coordinate, direct and assist other testing and commissioning personnel or electrical contractors
• Perform hands-on testing and commissioning of medium and high voltage P&C systems and schemes, including IEC 61850
• Testing of microprocessor protective relays and schemes associated with, but not limited to, transmission lines, busses, power transformers, capacitor banks, feeders, breakers, etc
• Testing of AC and DC station service systems including, but not limited to, transfer switches, panelboards, battery systems and battery chargers
• Mentor less experienced department personnel on all the above
• Prepare and maintain project logs, including discrepancies and issues and requests for information

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident Status
• Human Performance Improvement principles and tools
• Proven experience with Electrical Field-Testing standards, practices, and procedures such as NETA, IEEE, NFPA applicable standards
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology degree from an accredited school or university
• Must be willing to travel (up to 85%), regionally and nationally
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to pass seven (7) year background check
• Five or more (5+) years of total professional experience in substation electrical testing and commissioning, including experience as defined below, and a minimum of two (2) years leading projects
• Administrative software: MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience, demonstrable knowledge of and troubleshooting skills related to:
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Valid driver’s license in good standing, issued by the state of residence
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 50+lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Transmission, generation, and distribution relays (ex. SEL, GE, Basler, Beckwith)
• Testing and application of IEC 61850 standard and associated protocols is a must
• Electrical and construction safety hazard recognition and mitigation
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills
• Substation apparatus test equipment including, but not limited to, Omicron, Doble, Alber, Megger, AEMC, Fluke, HV, DILO, Biddle, Vanguard, etc
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol test
• Electrical Safety Training (OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, etc.)
• Ability to meet minimum insurability standards based on a Motor Vehicle Report

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance