Lead P&C Commissioning Engineer

Lead P&C Commissioning Engineer

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, we strive to create an environment where our field teams operate safely, delivering excellent technical service, leading to a high degree of client satisfaction. We share lessons learned and keep our safety and technical skills sharp through training and application. If you are interested in a long-term engagement with a high-performing team, please send us your resume.

This position reports to the PTE East Region Department Manager or Area Lead. The successful candidate will lead and perform inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of moderately complex electrical systems and associated apparatus in medium or high voltage power systems. The candidate will lead and perform protection and controls testing, operate test equipment, and utilize and share their experience in the fundamentals of electrical system components and overall structure. The ideal candidate has strong planning, organizing, time management, communication, and problem-solving skills and completes work with a focus on safety, quality, human performance, and a sense of urgency.

The work for this position is primarily located throughout the Eastern region; support for work in other U.S. regions may be required. This position will require up to 85% travel. Candidate may be located in any mutually agreeable location.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Read, interpret, troubleshoot, and effectively utilize electrical drawings and schematics during the testing and commissioning process to meet the design intent
• Review, interpret and troubleshoot equipment test results
• Perform energization and in-service checks to validate electrical quantities
• Approve P&C systems and equipment readiness for service
• Prepare project tracking, progress and status reports and documentation
• Prepare and maintain project logs, including discrepancies and issues and requests for information
• Maintain and control an accurate set of commissioning drawings and project testing documentation
• 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
• Interface with Client or Owner's Engineer field and engineering personnel
• Provide excellent customer service by developing and maintaining professional and respectful client relationship
• Mentor less experienced department personnel on all the above
• Perform clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports, and project reports
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Experience and Skills

Desired Education, Training and Credentials

Other Requirements

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple : Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package :

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Base Salary Range : $60.00 - $80.00 per hour

The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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