Traveling Commissioning Field Engineer – Electrical

Bala Consulting Engineers; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Up to 5 weeks PTO + 8 holidays

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement

Federal Student Loan Assistance

Section 529 Plan

Employee Referral Program

Remote work day after being onsite

Job summary

Bala Consulting Engineers, a 200-person engineering firm just outside Philadelphia in Wayne, PA, seeks a mid-level Commissioning Engineer to perform on-site testing of electrical systems nationwide and travel to Cedar Rapids, IA for the first project.

Responsibilities include managing projects, leading proposals and test scripts, mentoring staff, and coordinating invoicing. A BS in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years of experience are required; travel and driving are expected.

Qualifications

• Mid-level commissioning engineer with 7+ years of experience.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Military background in electrical systems is a plus.
• Willing to travel across the U.S. for extended periods to support project schedules and work various hours.
• Proficient technical writing skills (proposals, test scripts and reports).
• Must have a driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning and QA/QC hands-on testing of electrical equipment.
• Manage commissioning and testing projects (client, internal team and project financials).
• Lead projects and write proposals, test scripts and reports.
• Mentor and train other commissioning team members.
• Coordinate invoicing with Accounting Department.
• Attend conferences and networking events periodically.
• National travel to client sites with travel expense reimbursement.

Skills

Commissioning

7+ years experience

Military background a plus

Willing to travel US

Thermography

Technical writing

Driver's license

Motivated engineer

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.

We adding are a talented Commissioning engineer who will travel to client sites throughout the US with the first project being on site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

This role joins a team of industry leading on-site commissioning/QA/QC electrical systems testing engineers. This world class team performs ‘hands‑on’ testing and provide technical oversight of electrical equipment and associated normal and standby power distribution systems. Oversight includes but is not limited to, electrical system(s) upgrades in existing facilities and new power systems testing (new construction) for fortune 500 companies throughout the U.S. Projects include data centers, trading floors, broadcast facilities, high rise infrastructure and high-end offices. Scope typically includes UPS, Generator, power generation / distribution and controls systems. It also includes predictive preventative maintenance program planning and execution, and systemic and component troubleshooting throughout the commissioning process.

What we are looking for in a candidate:

• Mid-level commissioning engineer (7+ years of experience)
• BS in Electrical Engineering (or similar qualification-required)
• Military background in electrical system’s operation and repair a plus.
• Must be willing to travel across the U.S. for extended periods of time required to support project construction schedules and work various hours (days, night and weekends)
• Thermography Scanning Certification a plus
• Must have proficient technical writing skills (proposals, test scripts and reports)
• Hardworking and well-motivated engineer with the desire to learn and solve problems
• Ability to work in office and client sites (new construction and existing facilities)
• Hold driver’s license
• Background check & drug screening may be required by client for onsite projects

What this opportunity entails:

• Perform commissioning and/or QA/QC hands on testing of electrical equipment.
• Manage Commissioning and Testing Projects (client, internal team and project financials)
• Lead projects and write proposals, test scripts and reports
• Mentor and train other Commissioning team members
• Coordinate invoicing with Accounting Department
• Attend conferences and networking events periodically
• National travel needed as necessary to complete Commissioning & Testing activities at client sites with reimbursement of expenses for travel/ lodging/car rental/meals.

Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development. As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
• Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
• Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
• Employee Referral Program
• Full-time onsite roles qualify for one day remote work

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