Commissioning Associate – Electrical

Veolia; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension

Benefits

Job summary

Veolia North America is hiring a Commissioning Associate to commission electrical systems across mission-critical environments, including data centers. You will review project information, execute field activities, maintain documentation, and support the commissioning PM/Specialist with a positive, collaborative approach.

The role demands strong organizational skills, a willingness to learn electrical systems design and construction, and the ability to thrive in team settings.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree, diploma or bachelor's in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of commissioning experience on mission critical projects or equivalent experience.
• Good communication, relationship-building, and reliability are essential.
• Ability to work in a team and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• EIT/CET is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls in data center environments.
• Assist with plans and procedures for the commissioning process.
• Conduct commissioning activities from design through occupancy per client requirements.
• Attend factory testing and document procedures and results.
• Perform functional tests and document observations and issues.
• Maintain daily commissioning reports and ensure safety compliance.
• Learn basic testing of building equipment (generators, transformers, switchgear, EPMS, ATS, PDU).
• Travel 40-70% annually; on-site work Tue–Thu with travel days Mon/Fri.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Analytical

Proactive

Problem solver

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree/Diploma/BSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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.

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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.

www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

Commissioning Associate : Commissions electrical systems of varying complexity while supporting the Commissioning Project Manager/Specialist. Responsibilities include reviewing project information, executing field activities, maintaining documentation, and assisting with commissioning processes. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, energetic professional with strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, willingness to learn electrical systems design and construction, and the ability to thrive in collaborative team environments.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Comment on equipment & system performance
• Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports
• Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements
• Be willing and able to learn about and perform basic functional tests on building equipment, including, but not limited to:
• Generator
• Medium / Low Voltage Transformer (XFMR)
• Battery Systems
• Low Voltage Switchgear (SWGR)
• Low Voltage Main Switchboards (MSB)
• Automatic and Semi-Automatic Switching Controls
• Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)
• Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
• Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
• Busways
• Remote Power Panel (RPP)
• Grounding Systems
• Lighting Control Systems

Qualifications

• Associate degree/Diploma/BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with less than one year with mission critical project experience or Minimum of 2 years of experience in commissioning with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience are acceptable.
• Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, problem solver
• Good communication and relationship skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable performance and professional presentation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Be able to work well in a team environment
• EIT/CET Preferred but not essential.

Physical Requirements/ Work Environment

• Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day
• Carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to wear required PPE daily
• Extensive local, national, and occasional international travel required (40-70% annually). Typical travel days are Mondays and Fridays, with on-site work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Veolia provides employees the opportunity to return home on Fridays to spend weekends with their families, unless specific work requirements necessitate otherwise.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours to accommodate maintenance windows or weekend schedules.
• Work environments include high-energy areas such as central plants, switchgear rooms, and power transmission areas in Mission Critical facilities.

Additional Information

Why join our Resourcers team? Come and Resource the World with us!

• Acting today to create tomorrow's world;
• A company in constant growth;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
• Challenges to suit you and the absence of routine;
• The opportunity to develop your career according to your professional goals;
• Internal and external training and coaching programs;
• Competitive compensation, pension and benefits;
• Multidisciplinary work teams and an OHS-oriented work environment.

Candidates must be immediately eligible to work legally in Canada; the employer will not sponsor candidates for a work permit or any other Canadian work authorization for this opportunity.

Veolia North America is committed to equal opportunity employment and advancement for all employees and potential employees, and to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

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.