Project Engineer - Electrical Commissioning

Project Engineer - Electrical Commissioning

Company Description

ABOUT:

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time-off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

POSITION PURPOSE: Project Engineer – Performs commissioning of electrical systems. Must be a self-motivated & energetic professional. Must have understanding of building electrical systems design & construction. Must have experience with commissioning process of electrical systems ranging in size, rating and complexity. The ideal candidate shall possess theoretical and practical knowledge in the commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems and related controls. Candidate will be responsible for reviewing project information; executing daily field activities; maintaining project documentation; assisting the Senior Project Engineer; and providing guidance to associate project engineers. This role requires the candidate to have technical competency, organizational skills and is expected to work well in a team environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

List essential job functions that comprise the job; describe in terms of actions (verbs) and desired outcomes in order of most important first:

• Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments, including medium voltage systems
• Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals
• Assist with preparing plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning process
• Conduct commissioning activities from the design phase through the occupation phase, in accordance with client requirements and industry commissioning process best practices
• Attend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and results
• Conduct functional testing of equipment and measure results using test instrumentation
• Fully document all field procedures including results, issues and observations either via company provided templates or online applications
• Report on system performance and make technical recommendations on issues
• Work with project teams to coordinate and execute field activities
• Review and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedules
• Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports
• Assist in the training of Associate Project Engineers
• Respond to project team and client inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements
• Be knowledgeable with building equipment, including, but not limited to:GeneratorMedium / Low Voltage Transformer (XFMR)Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS Systems)Medium / Low Voltage Switchgear (SWGR)Low Voltage Main Switchboards (MSB)PLC ControlElectrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)Static Transfer Switch (STS)Power Distribution Unit (PDU)Busways Remote Power Panel (RPP).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day.
• Carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear required PPE daily.
• Travel nationwide 50% - 75% if not assigned locally; may have periods of higher travel expectation.

Qualifications

Education/Experience Background

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering with 2 or more years with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience

OR

• Minimum of 4 or more years of experience in commissioning with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience.

Knowledge/ Skills/Ability/ Characteristics

• Experience in Mission Critical facility commissioning essential
• Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, problem solver
• Good communication and relationship skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work with limited supervision
• Knowledge & experience with ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines preferred.
• Knowledge & experience with International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) test specifications
• Distributed control system experience a plus
• Reasonable understanding of building management systems (BMS) and/or electrical power monitoring system (EPMS)
• Deep understanding and application of test instrumentation
• Team player and a “client-first” mentality.

Certification/Licenses

• Professional Engineers (PE) License and/or a commissioning certification a plus but not required

Additional Information

DISCLAIMER:

The salary, compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of publication of this notice. The company reserves the right to change this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer! All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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