Commissioning Engineer, Staff

M.C. Dean, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering firm in Atlanta is seeking a Commissioning Engineer responsible for final testing, startup, and commissioning of electrical distribution equipment. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience in a related field and possesses strong communication and technical writing skills. Occasional travel to customer sites will be necessary for project success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a related field required.
• Familiarity with low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment.
• Basic power system knowledge with switchgear and transformers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review electrical deliverables.
• Prepare and review electrical sketches and data sheets.
• Perform routine electrical calculations.
• Review supplier documentation for compliance.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Technical writing

Good communication skills

Knowledge of basic electrical engineering theories

Basic mathematics

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

The Commissioning Engineer team is responsible for performing final testing, startup, and commissioning of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, and motor control centers, as well as other electrical apparatus both in the field and in a manufacturing environment. An understanding of sophisticated electrical distribution systems of complex electrical test equipment is required. You will contribute to a safe working environment for co-workers and customers and help ensure the overall success of projects. Local, regional, and national travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists more experienced Commissioning specialist coordinating, and reviewing electrical deliverables
• Prepares and reviews simple electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets
• Performs simple routine electrical calculations
• Assists in review of supplier documentation for compliance with specifications
• Uses the electrical engineering web site to access department guides and standards
• Basic knowledge of Commissioning, inspection and Testing of electrical components and system
• Knowledge of basic electrical engineering theories
• Basic power system familiarity with switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, power panels, protection relays, UPS systems, power monitoring systems, test equipment, etc.
• Proficient with technical writing
• Knowledge of advance mathematics
• Basic awareness of industry codes and standards
• Good communications skills
• Willing to travel to customer sites periodically

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in Related field

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.