Commissioning Field Engineer 1 - Caroline County, VA

U.S. Electrical Testing, LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Electrical Testing, LLC in Virginia seeks a Commissioning Engineer to perform final testing, startup and commissioning of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, both in the field and in a manufacturing environment. The role requires an understanding of complex electrical test equipment and strong safety awareness.

Local and national travel may be required. Responsibilities include coordinating with senior staff, reviewing electrical deliverables, sketching data sheets,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Associate’s degree with 4+ years of electrical experience is acceptable.
• High school diploma/GED with 6+ years of electrical experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced commissioning specialists with coordinating and reviewing electrical deliverables.
• Prepare and review simple electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets.
• Perform simple routine electrical calculations.
• Review supplier documentation for compliance with specifications.
• Access department guides and standards via the electrical engineering site.
• Maintain basic knowledge of commissioning, inspection, and testing of electrical components and systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic power system components (switchgear, transformers, breakers, panels, relays, UPS).
• Produce clear technical writing and documentation.

Skills

Electrical theory

Power systems

Technical writing

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Reading sketches/drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate’s degree with 4+ years experience

High school diploma with 6+ years experience

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

• Applicants selected must have up to 0+ years of relevant electrical experience with a bachelor’s degree in Related field
• Applicants selected must have 4+ years of relevant electrical experience with an associate's degree
• Applicants selected must have minimum 6+ years of relevant electrical experience with a high school diploma or GED
• Possess a valid/active U.S. Work Authorization

Candidate Expectations:

• Electronics Installation and/or Maintenance on Multiple Systems.
• Using trade drawings e.g.: architectural, electrical, mechanical and civil to identify potential design and installation problems.
• Knowledge of industry standards including sections of NETA ATS/MTS, NEC, NFPA 70E, etc.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications

• OEM certified field service training program.
• Certifications (desired/advantageous): NETA level III, or IV preferred

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.

Pay Range

USD $32.69 - USD $40.86 /Hr.