Pre-Commissioning Engineer: Substations & HV Testing

Electric Power Systems; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and a FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive Pay

Talent Development – Instructor-Led...

Incentives for Professional Certificat

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Pre-Commissioning Area Engineer to coordinate testing and commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations for utility clients. You will supervise startup personnel and coordinate with contractors and engineering staff.

The role requires a BS or 2-year degree in electrical engineering, 5+ years of HV testing experience, strong leadership and communication, and a safety-focused mindset. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• BS or 2-year degree in electrical engineering is a plus.
• 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; strong verbal and written communication.
• Experience in working in utility transmission substation is required.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen; safety sensitive position.

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.
• Direct troubleshooting efforts, including plan development and execution to resolve functional test deficiencies.
• Mark-up field change drawings, discrepancy lists and project closure packages within 30 days of project in-service date.
• Provides on-site support to Design Engineering, Substation Construction and Transmission Service Center Managers engaged in the construction, operation, and maintenance of Customer's 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.

Skills

Electrical testing

Power systems

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety-conscious

Substation experience

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

2-year degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is seeking a Pre-Commissioning Area Engineer to coordinate testing and commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations for utility clients. You will supervise startup personnel and coordinate with contractors and engineering staff.

The role requires a BS or 2-year degree in electrical engineering, 5+ years of HV testing experience, strong leadership and communication, and a safety-focused mindset. Travel to project sites may be required.