Associate Electrical Engineer Data Center

Veolia; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Veolia in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking an Associate Project Engineer responsible for commissioning electrical systems. The ideal candidate will perform field activities, review project information, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications include an AE/BSc in Electrical Engineering and mission-critical project experience. Benefits involve comprehensive packages, including health, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Less than one year of experience with mission critical project experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in commissioning with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls.
• Assist with preparing plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning process.
• Conduct commissioning activities from design to occupation phase.
• Attend factory testing and document procedures.
• Conduct functional testing of equipment.
• Document all field procedures including results.
• Comply with safety requirements.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Proactive

Problem solver

Good communication

Effective written and verbal communication

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Teamwork

Education

AE/BSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Associate Project Engineer – Performs commissioning of electrical systems. Must be a self‑motivated & energetic professional. Must be willing to learn electrical systems design & construction. Must be willing to learn commissioning process of electrical systems ranging in size, rating and complexity. Candidate will be responsible for reviewing project information; executing daily field activities; maintaining project documentation; and assisting the Project Engineer. This role requires the candidate to have organizational skills, a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and adapt, and is expected to work well in a team environment.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• 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

Work Environment

• Travel nationwide 50% - 80% if not assigned locally; may have periods of higher travel expectation.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

• AE/BSc in Electrical Engineering with less than one year with mission critical project experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in commissioning with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day.
• Carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear required PPE daily.

Benefits

Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.