Commissioning Field Engineer 3 - Caroline County, VA

U.S. Electrical Testing; Virginia; On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Commissioning Engineer team at U.S. Electrical Testing leads final testing, startup, and commissioning of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment in field and manufacturing environments.

Travel may be required locally, regionally, and nationally, with a focus on safety and project success. Responsibilities include coordinating deliverables, reviewing data sheets and sketches, performing routine calculations, and ensuring supplier documentation meets spec.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant electrical experience with HS diploma or GED.
• 8+ years of relevant electrical experience with associate degree or bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant electrical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist more experienced commissioning specialists coordinating and reviewing electrical deliverables.
• Prepare and review simple electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets.
• Perform simple routine electrical calculations.
• Assist in review of supplier documentation for compliance with specifications.
• Use the electrical engineering web site to access department guides and standards.

Skills

Electrical testing

Reading blueprints

NEC/NFPA70E knowledge

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor 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

Qualifications

• Applicants selected must have minimum 10+ years of relevant electrical experience with HS diploma or GED OR 8+ years of relevant electrical experience with associate degree or bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant electrical experience
• 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

We Offer An Excellent Benefits Package Including

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

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 $45.11 - USD $56.39 /Hr.