Entry-Level Electrical Commissioning Engineer (Power)

Kiewit (Canada); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Commissioning Engineer represents electrical commissioning for the project team from estimating through project completion. You will draft procedures and assist onsite with major milestones in commissioning and startup, collaborating across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 0–2 years of commissioning experience, and familiarity with NETA/IEEE testing and NFPA 70E safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience as a commissioning engineer or related position preferably including NETA/IEEE testing standards.
• NFPA 70E and able to demonstrate safe electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Committed to promoting a culture of safety within our organization and alongside all our clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Design Review for Power, Power Delivery, and Renewable Projects.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests for Electrical Equipment (MV, LV Switchgears, Transformers, Relay Panels, etc.).
• Develop Electrical Initial Energization Procedures (Switchyard, Back-feed, Switchgears, Initial Synch, etc.).
• Travel to project site for short duration as needed to carry out audit, energization plan review, and assist with major energization evolution if needed.
• Work with project start-up team with onsite activities such as the following if needed.
• Familiarity with component testing and commissioning aspects of following major electrical equipment & protection schemes will be an added advantage: 220KV, 345KV Breakers; Generator Circuit Breakers; MV & LV Switchgears and MCCs; CTs, PTs, CVTs, and one-line/three-line diagrams.

Skills

Electrical safety

Schematics reading

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

GPA 3.0 preferred

Job description

The Commissioning Engineer represents electrical commissioning for the project team from estimating through project completion. You will draft procedures and assist onsite with major milestones in commissioning and startup, collaborating across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 0–2 years of commissioning experience, and familiarity with NETA/IEEE testing and NFPA 70E safety practices.