Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. ยท 20 hours ago
Lead Commissioning Engineer
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expWunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. is a well-established engineering company in the United States seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer. This role involves leading the testing and commissioning of electrical equipment within substations and generator plants, as well as training new engineers and technicians.
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Responsibilities
Review specification and engineering drawings to understand the purpose and functionality of substation
Directly witness or perform critical tests such as DC Functional Trip Testing prior to energization and in-service
Direct crews as necessary during critical work junctures (final commissioning and through startup)
Perform all electrical testing including but not limited to P&C control equipment
Demonstrate ability to service newly designed and experimental equipment, which has not been seen before, and instill confidence in the customer
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, can provide scheduling and meet financial requirements of clients
Management of resources and services required to install electrical equipment
Demonstrate safety consciousness in equipment handling, electrical and electronic procedures, and the unique situations encountered at diverse work sites
Maintain all service equipment including all test equipment, tools issued to meet specifications including ISO requirements, etc. in good working condition and maintain sufficient inventory to respond to standard calls
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, demonstrates an awareness of customer needs, preferences, and time and financial constraints
Management of resources and services required to install electrical equipment
Proven customer service, sales ability, and ability to handle irate or difficult customers and gain satisfaction
Assists in the development of estimates for client proposals
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of programming and testing protection relays from GE, SEL, ALSTOM, SCHNEIDER, SIEMENS, and ABB
Ability to develop programming macros for use in automated relay testing
Ability to understand AC and DC elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams and one-line drawings for the purpose of understanding system operation and developing testing requirements and procedures
Develop standard testing documentation, training procedures and maintain all project documentation including certifications and calibration records
Candidate should be able to obtain NICET certification or equivalent
Diverse skill set with the ability to work independently
Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower level engineers/technicians
Could also act as Commissioning Engineer on projects
Review specification and engineering drawings to understand the purpose and functionality of substation
Directly witness or perform critical tests such as DC Functional Trip Testing prior to energization and in-service
Direct crews as necessary during critical work junctures (final commissioning and through startup)
Perform all electrical testing including but not limited to P&C control equipment
Demonstrate ability to service newly designed and experimental equipment, which has not been seen before, and instill confidence in the customer
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, can provide scheduling and meet financial requirements of clients
Management of resources and services required to install electrical equipment
Demonstrate safety consciousness in equipment handling, electrical and electronic procedures, and the unique situations encountered at diverse work sites
Maintain all service equipment including all test equipment, tools issued to meet specifications including ISO requirements, etc. in good working condition and maintain sufficient inventory to respond to standard calls
Proven customer service, sales ability, and ability to handle irate or difficult customers and gain satisfaction
Assists in the development of estimates for client proposals
A Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or engineering technology) is required
7-10 years with capabilities in below areas is preferred
In-depth understanding of three-phase power systems
In-depth understanding of protection and control schemes and implementation
In-depth experience utilizing relay test sets SEL, GE, Beckwith, ABB, Basler, etc. and various manufacturers of electromechanical relays
In-depth understanding of equipment testing - circuit breakers, transformers, circuit switchers, MOABS, CTs, PTs, batteries and chargers, transfer switches, line tuners, wave traps, carrier relays, etc
In-depth experience with PQ measurements
Experience leading crews to test and commission new and modified substations
Experience with rotating machinery, including generators and excitation systems
Experience testing previously programmed RTUs locally and remotely to system operators
Experience with SCADA, RTU, and DFR systems
Experience with AutoCAD is also desired
Ability to travel up to 25%
Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license
Preferred
BSEE or BSEET from an accredited institution is preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
401(k)/Profit Sharing
100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
Employee Assistance Program
Will Preparation Resources
Worldwide Travel Assistance
Company
Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.
Wunderlich-Malec (WM) focuses on engineering solutions for industry, applying advanced technologies and cross-industry processes for our clients.
501-1000 employees
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