Junior Electrical Commissioning Agent

Hanley Energy; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Hanley Energy is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer in Ashburn, VA to support the Lead Cx Engineer across AMER projects. You will assist with site activities, participate in commissioning tasks, and produce progress reports while coordinating with third‑party agents and clients.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, adherence to standards, and travel to customer sites. Candidates should have at least 1 year of related experience and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical power systems and regulated industry experience.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Electrical Lead Cx Eng with projects across AMER.
• Assist site activities and commissioning tasks.
• Participate in commissioning activities and learn the trade.
• Prepare and maintain progress reports.
• Coordinate with third-party commissioning agents.
• Ensure documentation adheres to procedures.
• Travel to customer sites as required.
• Provide on-call customer support for critical product lines.

Skills

Electrical theory

Control circuits

Safety awareness

MS Office 365

Modbus TCP/RTU

Industrial Ethernet

Ladder logic

Wiring diagrams

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

PDF software (Adobe/Bluebeam)

Job description

Hanley Energy is a globally recognized innovator in mission critical power and energy efficient technologies. Our United States headquarters is based in Ashburn, Virginia with regional offices in Boardman, Oregon. We also have a global presence in Ireland, Australia, Germany, South Africa and the Nordics.

We specialize in the design, source, supply, installation and commissioning of critical power and energy management solutions - from the power grid all the way to the factory process equipment and Data Center IT rack - coupled with comprehensive service and maintenance, security, consulting and training.

Our approach is to develop partnerships with clients, ensuring excellent delivery coupled with cost‑effective technology solutions. In this way, we help our clients to reduce energy costs, ensure 100% up‑time and optimize their operational competitiveness. We are looking for an ELECTRICAL COMMISSIONING ENGINEER to join our team in Ashburn, Virginia.

This role is within the Hanley Energy US East Region, providing project support to the Lead Electrical Cx Engineer. Prior training and experience working with Critical Electrical Systems is essential for the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Electrical Lead Cx Eng with assigned projects across AMER.
• Support Cx Engineers with site activities
• Actively participate in commissioning activities and make every effort to learn the trade
• Achieve career milestones as set by CX Lead
• Provide firsthand coordinated support to third‑party commissioning agents
• Produce documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures
• Provide technical support to the client and third‑party commissioning agents
• Comply with Company Standards of Conduct and all relevant statutory requirements
• Help closeout punch list items on electrical equipment whilst coordinating with Third parties and Engineering.
• Travel to customer sites as required
• Provide on‑call customer support for various critical product lines
• Produce accurate and regular reports on progress.
• Coordinate with Engineering for continuous improvements in designs.
• Ensure internal records for Customer supplied equipment is maintained to a high standard.
• Record and document lessons learned and implement changes to reduce issues from reoccurring.
• Reports to the Electrical Lead Cx Engineer.
• Works closely with a Senior Cx Engineer to learn the trade and progress professionally

Job Qualifications

Technical/ Job Specific Skills Required

• Work within a team environment, as well as independently. Be a self‑starter to execute a variety of project functions efficiently and professionally
• Understanding of Electrical theory and control circuits.
• Strong understanding of the hazards associated with electrical energy
• Good knowledge of MS Office 365 Suite (highly desirable)
• General knowledge regarding Industrial communications interfaces including Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU (desirable), Industrial Ethernet
• Technical documentation produced using PDF software such as Adobe or Bluebeam.
• Understanding of ladder logic and wiring diagrams.
• Demonstrating compliance to International Standards and Client Specifications.

Experience

• knowledge of Electrical Power Systems and Previous experience working in a regulated industry.
• Good knowledge of Electrical/Mechanical Systems and working industry knowledge.

Rewards

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Friendly and supportive working environment Job type – full time, permanent
• Career progression within a rapidly expanding organization

The Person

• Strong stakeholder and team management
• Good fun, competitive, reliable and patient
• Must be a holder of current United States of America passport or appropriate working visa & fluent in English.
• Good problem‑solving skills and proactive approach.

The ideal candidates will have

• A minimum of 1 years’ experience or equivalent training.
• Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with others in a dynamic matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder
• Strong analytical, planning, organization and time management skills to effectively execute project plans and manage multiple
• Proven ability to actively and positively participate in a team culture that leads to ongoing excellence and achievement of
• Effective decision making skills; ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across diverse needs of multiple constituencies. Makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty.