Commissioning Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.

Saco (ME)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Medical

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401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Commissioning Engineer in Saco, Maine. You will be responsible for commissioning transmission and distribution substation additions while ensuring equipment is correctly installed and energized. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and over 3 years of experience in electrical engineering. This role demands in-depth knowledge of three-phase power systems and safety management. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in commissioning and testing electrical systems.
Experience leading teams in substation modifications.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

Commission transmission and distribution substation additions.
Develop and execute testing procedures for equipment.
Provide safety oversight and ensure compliance.

Skills

In-depth understanding of three-phase power systems

Protection and control schemes and implementation

Experience in testing electrical distribution systems

Utilizing relay secondary injection test sets

Leading crews to test substations

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or engineering technology

Associate degree with proven experience

Job description

Position Summary

Commissioning Engineer – responsible for commissioning transmission and distribution substation additions or modifications. This role ensures that equipment is installed, tested, energized and released for service correctly while providing safety oversight and correcting any design or installation errors before energization.

Major Responsibilities

Review specifications and engineering drawings to understand substation purpose and functionality.
Schedule installation and commissioning with subcontractors and customers.
Provide safety analysis and proper equipment isolation procedures.
Develop day‑to‑day outage plans for customers.
Create detailed test procedures and sign‑off sheets for each piece of equipment.
Monitor construction and respond to technical questions arising during installation and testing.
Identify and resolve design errors.
Assist field crews and dispatch in developing, switching to proper sequence, and establishing hold points for testing.
Direct or witness critical tests such as DC Functional Trip Testing prior to energization and in‑service.
Direct crews during critical work junctures, typically during final commission, just prior, and through initial energization.
Acknowledge substation modifications are complete and functional, then formally hand over to Dispatch for operation within design limits.
Support multiple capital projects concurrently, rotating among jobs, reviewing test results, monitoring work, and anticipating problems.
Work extended hours/days in a row near project completion when control schemes must be functionally tested and equipment energized.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs, preferences, and constraints.
Manage resources and services required to install electrical equipment.
Provide customer service, sales ability, and handle difficult situations with customers, achieving satisfaction.
Assist in developing estimates for client proposals and further business development.
Understand AC and DC elemental diagrams, wiring diagrams, and one‑line drawings for system operation and testing requirements.
Develop and maintain standard testing documentation, training procedures, and all project documentation including certifications and calibration records. Candidates should be able to obtain NICET certification or equivalent.
Act as technical lead on projects and guide lower‑level engineers/technicians.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or engineering technology is preferred. Associate degree acceptable with proven experience.
Experience: 3+ years with capabilities in the following areas:
In‑depth understanding of:

Three‑phase power systems
Protection and control schemes and implementation
Equipment testing – circuit breakers, transformers, circuit switchers, MOABS, CTs, PTs, batteries and chargers, transfer switches, line tuners, wave traps, carrier relays, etc.

Experience in:

Testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems
Utilizing relay secondary injection test sets
PQ measurements
Leading crews to test and commission new and modified substations
Rotating machinery, including generators and excitation systems
SCADA, RTU, and DFR systems
AutoCAD (desired)

Travel

Work will be mostly onsite at clients primarily in Maine and Northern Massachusetts.

Driver’s License

Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

Physical Demands

Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing and pulling, working in warm and cold temperatures, sun exposure, moisture, and potential exposure to hazardous materials and electrical voltages.

Working Environment

On‑site environment may involve working in various temperature conditions, in and/or around moisture, on slippery and/or uneven surfaces, in confined spaces, and at heights. It may require frequent standing, driving a 4‑wheel‑drive vehicle, and occasional bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, balancing, and reaching. Exposure to noise, vibrations, chemicals may occur. May require irregular or extended hours, being on call, and travel for project completion.

Benefits