Pre-Commissioning Engineer

Overview:

# As a NETA accredited independent electrical testing & engineering organization, we set the standard for technical expertise and uncompromising safety within the renewable energy, data centers, and industrial industries.

At Electric Power Systems, we specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including:

- Competitive pay

- Paid Time Off

- Paid short term and long term disability

- Medical, vision, and dental benefits

- 401k

- Health Savings Account

- Tuition Reimbursement

Pay: $45-71/hr

Job Purpose:

The Pre-Commissioning Engineer is responsible for coordinating, work connected with the testing and/or commissioning of electrical distribution and transmission substations for utility clients. Individual will provide direct supervision over Electric Power Systems startup personnel along with others suppliers such as contractor electricians and engineering staff.

Responsibilities:

- On-site project manager for protection and controls

- Work with construction foreman to plan wiring to field devices

- Schedule/lead wiremen

- Preliminary functional checks to prepare for commissioning

- Schedule relay technicians for settings upload, CT pulse, ratio, and ring out.

- Schedule commissioning engineers.

- Write and hold clearances for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities

- Submit Daily reports and update redlines

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 wide variety of electrical apparatus used in power industry, including transformers, breakers and switchgear.

- Experience in 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.

Voltyx does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.

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