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ITAC · 1 month ago

Senior Power Systems Commissioning Engineer

Chester, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

ITAC is a company that serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. They are seeking an experienced Power Systems Commissioning Engineer to perform field commissioning, start-up, testing, and validation of power system components and ensure safe, reliable operation of complex electrical power systems.

ConstructionIndustrial Engineering

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Perform field commissioning, start-up, testing, and validation of:

Protective relays and protection schemes (Feeder, Transformer, Bus, Generator, Motor, Differential, Line, etc.)

Generator paralleling switchgear and control systems and related technologies such as the Woodward Easygen Platform

Distributed generation and microgrid control systems

SCADA systems, RTUs, HMIs, and OT communication networks

Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and power management systems (PMS)

Execute functional testing, point-to-point verification, and end-to-end system testing

Develop and execute detailed commissioning plans, test procedures, and operations manuals

Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, relay settings, and control sequences

Perform field adjustments and tuning of protective relay settings, control logic, load sharing, synchronization, and system stability parameters

Diagnose and resolve issues related to protection misoperations, control logic defects, wiring errors, communication failures, and equipment malfunction

Coordinate with contractors, utilities, equipment vendors, and system operators during commissioning

Ensure compliance with applicable standards, such as IEEE, NEC, NERC, NFPA, and utility interconnection requirements

Prepare accurate commissioning reports, test records, and as-built documentation

Qualification

Power Systems EngineeringProtective Relay TheorySCADA SystemsGenerator Control SystemsMicrogrid ControllersField CommissioningTest Equipment ProficiencyElectrical Schematics InterpretationCommunication ProtocolsProject ManagementSoft Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

10+ years of hands-on field experience commissioning power system protection and control equipment

Strong working knowledge of: Protective relay theory and application, Power system protection schemes, SCADA and communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC-61850, etc.), Generator control systems and synchronization, Microgrid controllers, distributed generation systems, and DER integration

Demonstrated proficiency commissioning equipment from major manufacturers (SEL, GE, ABB, Schneider, Basler, Woodward, DEIF, Emerson, etc.)

Ability to work safely in energized substations, switchgear rooms, industrial facilities, and utility environments

Proficiency with common test equipment (Omicron, Doble, Megger, Fluke, etc.)

Excellent computer skills and expert proficiency with common industry standard applications such as Schweitzer Engineering Labs AcSELerator Quickset, AcSELerator RTAC, Woodward Toolkit, and similar

Familiarity with industry designs standards, drawing formats, and conventions

Managing dynamic schedules with multiple active projects and constantly evolving customer requirements