Senior Project Engineer - Performs & plans 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; coordinating and executing daily field activities; maintaining project documentation; assisting the Project Manager with schedule and planning of resources; and providing guidance to Project Engineers.
May perform as team lead on small to medium sized projects. Will be expected to assess and test at a high technical level. This role requires the candidate to have technical competency, organizational skills, good communication skills, and to work well in a team workplace where leadership is necessary
Primary Duties/Responsibilities
Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments, including high voltage and medium voltage systems
Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals
Prepare 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
Perform analysis of test results using instrumentation and prepare reports
Understand critical power quality requirements and test procedures
Perform thermographic surveys and analyze results
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 the Project Manager and project teams to coordinate and execute field activities
Prepare and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedules
Draft comprehensive test procedures for a variety of equipment and systems
Attend relevant project coordination and schedule meetings as necessary
May be required to lead commissioning meetings or speak on technical topics
Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports
Train and guide both Associate Project Engineers and Project Engineers on roles & responsibilities
Respond to project team and client inquiries in a professional and timely manner
Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements
Education/Experience/Background
BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering with 5 or more years with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience
Minimum of 7 or more years of experience in commissioning with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
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, work with limited supervision and manage junior engineers on day to day tasks
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
Good 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
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
Professional Engineers (PE) License and/or a commissioning certification a plus but not required
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day
Carry up to 50 lbs
Ability to wear required PPE daily
Work Environment
Travel nationwide 50% - 75% if not assigned locally; may have periods of higher travel expectation