Testing and Commissioning Engineer II

TRC Companies, Inc.; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Lancaster County is looking for a Testing and Commissioning Engineer with a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 2-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include planning and documenting commissioning activities for utility substation circuits, troubleshooting, and preparing detailed reports. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of electrical protection systems and be willing to travel. Competitive hourly wages and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• 2-5 years related experience in testing and commissioning services.
• Current US work eligibility and a valid US driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel out of town for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and document commissioning activities for utility substation circuits.
• Perform troubleshooting and problem analysis.
• Prepare detailed progress reports and documentation.

Skills

Ability to read construction and manufacturer drawings

Strong knowledge of electrical protection systems

Solid testing and commissioning knowledge

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Power Systems preferred)

Tools

Doble Protection Suite

SEL AcSELerator

ProTest

Job description

Overview

TRC is one of the premier national providers of testing and commissioning solutions. Our staff undergoes extensive in-house training, ensuring efficient project start up and adherence to individual standards and specifications. We follow well documented procedures and guidelines to ensure safe and thorough planning and testing, so we can manage risk and safeguard ongoing operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, perform and document all commissioning activities (pre-commissioning through construction, testing -- commissioning, energization, project close out) of various utility substation protection, control and power circuits in accordance with TRC's and Client's requirements, budgets, and schedules
• Review wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering documents in advance of projects and outages
• Perform troubleshooting and problem analysis associated with protection and control systems and utility substation equipment, including but not limited to: Application Errors and Omissions, Drawing Errors and Omissions, Wiring Errors and Omissions, Settings Errors and Omissions, Equipment Malfunctions, Questionable Apparatus Test Results, Battery Ground Faults
• Participate in project meetings including kickoff, planning, progress, and lessons learned meetings
• Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project completion reports and documentation that include project progress, issues or problems, recommendations, test results and analyses
• Assist in developing project-specific testing and commissioning plans, energization plans, or other assigned project documentation
• Identify risks and mitigation techniques on utility systems and equipment. Develop a Site Risk Assessment to document high-risk construction and commissioning activities and formalize circuit isolation and restoration processes to ensure no unintended operations of station equipment and personnel safety
• Ensure all applicable tests and commissioning activities are performed on every piece of equipment or system in accordance with planning and project documents. Ensure test results are acceptable and properly filed and distributed
• Develop detailed test reports of various electrical equipment and review and approve test reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Power Systems preferred) from an accredited school or university with 2–5 years of related experience in testing and commissioning services. Electric Utility experience is preferred; training available for engineers with commissioning experience in complex commercial-industrial equipment including protective relays. Project located in Mid-Atlantic.
• Ability to read and understand construction and manufacturer drawings and specifications as well as schematic diagrams
• Strong knowledge of electrical protection systems, including relay communication; basic understanding of AC and DC schematics, wiring and drawings, one-line and three-line diagrams
• Experience in medium and high voltage substation and power plant equipment; ability to perform basic apparatus testing and interpret results with supervision
• Solid testing and commissioning knowledge of substation protection and control circuits; ability to conduct and document commissioning activities with supervision
• Experience with Doble Protection Suite and/or ProTest, SEL AcSELerator, Enoserv RTS is highly preferred
• Current US work eligibility and a valid US driver’s license in good standing
• Willingness to travel out of town for extended periods
• Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, overtime, holidays and night shifts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to negotiate effectively with clients and team

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401k package with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match
• Paid time off (based on full/part-time status and tenure, typically 15–25 days per year)
• Minimum of 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws

Compensation

In accordance with local law, the salary range is USD 50.00 – 55.50 per hour. Compensation varies by experience, education, skill level, location, and other factors.

Other Compensation

Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company's annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against KPIs which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site. TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.