Commissioning Field Engineer 3 - Caroline County, VA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and DI

401k Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

U.S. Electrical Testing, LLC is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to perform final testing, startup, and commissioning of low and medium voltage electrical equipment in field and manufacturing settings.

The role requires extensive experience with electrical distribution systems and the ability to work across sites, with travel to local, regional, and national locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant electrical experience with HS diploma or GED, or 8+ years with associate/bachelor’s degree and 5+ years experience.
• Must possess valid/active U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Assist coordinating and reviewing electrical deliverables with senior staff.
• Prepare and review electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets.
• Perform simple routine electrical calculations.
• Review supplier documentation for specification compliance.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Project coordination

Schematic interpretation

Education

HS diploma or GED + 10+ years electrical experience

Associate/Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years electrical experience

Tools

Electrical standards references

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.