Pre-Commissioning Engineer

Asplundh Tree Expert Co; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 61,992 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive Pay

Talent Development

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Professional Certifications

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert Co is looking for a Pre-Commissioning Engineer in Englewood, CO. This role involves coordinating testing and commissioning of electrical substations, requiring a minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical equipment testing, along with strong communication and management skills. Candidates should have a BS in electrical engineering and experience with high voltage applications. Benefits include competitive pay, medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical equipment testing and inspection, including high voltage applications.
• Broad experience with a wide variety of electrical apparatus used in the power industry.
• Experience working in utility transmission substation is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate testing and/or commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations.
• Perform substation field engineering, including work plan preparation.
• Review and develop isolation and restoration work plans.
• Direct troubleshooting efforts to resolve test deficiencies.
• Provide on-site support to Design Engineering and Substation Construction.

Skills

Communication with microprocessor type relays

Electrical equipment testing and inspection

Knowledge of power equipment testing and maintenance

Management and supervisory skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Superior safety record

Experience with transformers, breakers, and switchgear

Utility transmission substation experience

Education

BS or 2-year degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Pre-Commissioning Engineer

Location: Englewood, CO (US-CO-Englewood). Job ID: 2026-7026. 1 opening. Category: Protection and Control Engineer. Posted: 19 hours ago.

Overview

About the Company:

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Generation, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match


• Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks

• Competitive Pay


• Talent Development – Instructor-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning


• Career Path Planning


• Incentives for Professional Certifications


• Competitive Per Diem for Travel


• Referral Bonuses


• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is between $45-70 per hour. Factors that may affect starting pay include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Job Summary

The Pre-Commissioning Area Engineer is responsible for coordinating the testing and/or commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations for utility clients. The individual will provide direct supervision over Electric Power Systems startup personnel along with contractor electricians and engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation field engineering, including work plan preparation and project testing functions of Area Engineers in the commissioning of new or modified transmission facilities.


• Review, revise, and/or develop isolation and restoration work plans, prepare integrated functional test plans, and perform functional tests (contractor's lead AE will review any work plans that require second review).


• Direct troubleshooting efforts, including plan development and execution to resolve functional test deficiencies.


• Markup field change drawings, discrepancy lists and project closure packages within 30 days of project in-service date.


• Provide on-site support to Design Engineering, Substation Construction and to Transmission Service Center Managers engaged in the construction, operation, and maintenance of customers' transmission system as relates to design philosophy and providing field information/valid requirements.


• Provide technical guidance on unusual or complex problems ensuring customer design standards are maintained.

Qualifications

• BS or 2-year degree in electrical engineering is a plus, along with experience in communicating with microprocessor type relays.


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical equipment testing and inspection, including high voltage applications.


• Knowledge of testing, commissioning and maintenance of power equipment.


• Excellent management and supervisory skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Superior Safety record.


• Broad experience with a wide variety of electrical apparatus used in the power industry, including transformers, breakers and switchgear.


• Experience working in utility transmission substation is required.

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age, or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.