Senior Commissioning Project Manager

Veolia; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Pension benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Veolia North America is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead commissioning of electrical systems for mission‑critical facilities. You will review designs, coordinate field activities, maintain documentation, and guide Project Engineers to meet client goals and industry best practices.

You will travel nationwide 50–75%, work with cross‑functional teams, and mentor junior engineers while delivering safe, high‑quality commissioning results and clear technical reporting.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of mission-critical project experience.
• Minimum of 7+ years of commissioning experience on mission-critical projects.
• Experience in mission critical facility commissioning essential.
• Good communication and relationship skills.
• Ability to lead small to medium commissioning teams.

Responsibilities

• Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls in data center environments.
• Review designs for client facility goals.
• Prepare commissioning plans and procedures.
• Conduct commissioning from design through occupancy.
• Attend factory testing and document procedures and results.
• Perform functional testing and analyze results with instrumentation.
• Prepare and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedules.
• Lead commissioning meetings or speak on technical topics.

Skills

Mission critical commissioning

Project coordination

Team leadership

Communication skills

BMS/EPMS knowledge

Test instrumentation

Problem solving

Client-facing

Education

BSc/MSc Electrical Engineering

PE license (nice to have)

Tools

ASHRAE/BCxA guidelines

NETA test specs

Test instrumentation

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. www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

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 environment 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
• Be knowledgeable with building equipment, including, but not limited to:
  • Generator
  • Generator Paralleling Switchgear
  • High / Medium / Low Voltage Transformer (XFMR)
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS Systems)
  • Battery Systems
  • High / Medium / Low Voltage Switchgear (SWGR)
  • Low Voltage Main Switchboards (MSB)
  • PLC Control
  • Automatic and Semi-Automatic Switching Controls
  • Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)
  • Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
  • Static Transfer Switch (STS)
  • Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
  • Busways
  • Remote Power Panel (RPP)
  • Grounding Systems
  • Lighting Control Systems

Qualifications

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

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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.