Lead P&C Commissioning Engineer
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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
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 projectsElectrical and construction safety hazard recognition and mitigationHuman Performance Improvement principles and toolsExperience, demonstrable knowledge of and troubleshooting skills related to :Testing and commissioning of electrical transmission and distribution, substation projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kVThree-phase power system and related mathematical calculationsTransmission, generation, and distribution protection and control philosophies, schemes and applicationsSubstation electrical drawings and associated design interdependenciesTransmission, generation, and distribution relays (ex. SEL, GE, Basler, Beckwith)Testing and application of IEC 61850 standard and associated protocols is a mustTesting of microprocessor protective relays and schemes associated with, but not limited to, transmission lines, busses, power transformers, capacitor banks, feeders, breakers, etcMicroprocessor relay manufacturer proprietary software and associated functions and file management (ex. AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista / UR)Relay settings and logic, settings basis documents and application intentRelay 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)Functional testing of DC protection and control circuits and instrument transformer secondary circuitsTesting medium and high voltage substation apparatus including, but not limited to, instrument transformers, circuit breakers, transformers, and capacitor banksTesting of AC and DC station service systems including, but not limited to, transfer switches, panelboards, battery systems and battery chargersSubstation apparatus test equipment including, but not limited to, Omicron, Doble, Alber, Megger, AEMC, Fluke, HV, DILO, Biddle, Vanguard, etcProven experience with Electrical Field-Testing standards, practices, and procedures such as NETA, IEEE, NFPA applicable standardsExcellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsDetail-oriented with excellent analytical skillsAdministrative software : MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPointDesired Education, Training and Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology degree from an accredited school or universityLicensed Professional EngineerElectrical Safety Training (OSHA 10 / 30, NFPA 70E, etc.)Other Requirements
Must be willing to travel (up to 85%), regionally and nationallyAbility to stand for long periods of time and lift 50+lbs with or without a reasonable accommodationValid driver's license in good standing, issued by the state of residenceAbility to meet minimum insurability standards based on a Motor Vehicle ReportAbility to pass drug and alcohol testAbility to pass seven (7) year background checkU.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident StatusPOWER 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 :
Medical / Dental / VisionPaid HolidaysVacation / Paid Sick LeaveVoluntary Life Insurance401KTelehealth Benefit covers all providersMaternity and Paternity LeaveNew Dads and Moms Benefit programFertility BenefitsGender affirming careWe 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.
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