CUPERTINO ELECTRIC

Senior Commissioning Engineer

LocationUnited States
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$100,000-$150,000

About This Job


Posting Title: Sr. Commissioning Engineer


Reports To: Senior Manager, Commissioning


Location: California | Indiana


Salary Range: $100,000 to $150,000

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.


WHO WE ARE

For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.


THE ENERGY TEAM

Our Energy Group at CEI builds projects from the field to the grid. Whether it’s a solar, battery storage, substation, EV charging, microgrid or converter station project, our skilled project managers, engineers, and field employees deliver when it matters most. We work with customers on programs of all sizes—those spanning several smaller sites or spanning several thousand acres. Besides building some of the nation’s largest utility-scale solar plants and installing more EV charging stations in California than any other contractor, we are dedicated to running a business that is environmentally responsible.


ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly qualified COMMISSIONING Engineer to become part of a collaborative team, in our Renewables Group. You will have the challenge of working on multiple Utility Scale Photovoltaic (PV), Battery Storage (BESS) and Substation projects throughout North America. This position is within the program management department but is considered a technical position. Applicants with experience in and understanding of the electrical contracting industry are preferred.

This individual will work closely CEI Project Team(s), Engineers of Record and 3rd party subcontractors to ensure the project commission documentation is completed and transmitted in an effective and efficient manner.

Desire/Willingness to travel domestically, 50-75% of the time over extended periods
Background in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Systems.
Strong understanding of PV and energy storage systems.
Ability to read and understand all disciplines of construction plans and single line diagrams associated with PV systems, energy storage systems and substations
Familiarity with project lifecycle and contract structures for solar, storage and high voltage projects.
Subject matter expert in the testing and commissioning of utility scale PV, Energy Storage and Substation projects.
Expertise in regulations, compliance, and standards around applicable IEC and IEEE standards and Power Plant Controls (PPC)/ SCADA, racking, electrical Balance of System, Power Conversion Systems. (AC and DC portion of projects)
Develop technical 3rd party subcontract SOW documents and RFP’s, review associated proposals from a technical perspective and participate in subcontractor selection.
Understands Automatic Dispatch System (ADS) and Automatic Generation Controls (AGC) requirements.
Can lead and facilitate technical discussions with Utility Scale Developers and Subcontractors, generate meeting minutes and maintain action lists with respect to commissioning.
Facilitate problem solving activities using formal processes to investigate and determine root cause
Monitor testing and commissioning activities in conjunction with the onsite Project Management and Union Supervision to ensure that testing and commissioning support has been planned in accordance with the project schedule.
Represent CEI in discussions with clients regarding component electrical testing, system functional testing, plant operational testing and status of OEM and 3rd Party performance.
Oversee varies specialty subcontractors to ensure their adherence to contractual obligations
Review and comment on technical test procedures, construction and commissioning schedules, drawing packages. Ensure compliance to these documents.
Strong knowledge base for interacting with SCADA engineers, Utilities, ISO’s, IPPs in the US market.
Understanding of Power plant modeling software and model creation in PSSE, PSCAD, or similar tools
Strong understanding of network communication architectures, protocols, NERC standards
Support the team with proactive communications.
Ability to multi task and change priorities quickly.
Able to convert complex technical requirements into an actionable plan.
Passionate about solving customers’ problems and focused on product value to the customer.

Knowledge: Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Some barriers to entry exist at this level (e.g., dept/peer review).

Job Complexity: Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.

Supervision: Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).


ABOUT YOU

Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong use of Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of P6 Scheduling
Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings
Background in Photovoltaic and Battery Storage Systems
Ability to work under time pressure and stressful situations with a positive attitude
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.


Education: BA/BS in Electrical Engineering.


Work Environment:

Maximum 50% Home Office and Minimum 50% Remote Construction Office environment
May be required to sit/stand at desk/computer, and/or drive/walk the project site for extended time
Required to work on job site in all kinds of weather
Hard Hat, Gloves, Safety Glasses and appropriate foot ware (supplier or job site-Safety toe)
Traveling to vendors which may be loud and/or dirty, is possible
Travel and work at US construction sites approximately 50%-75% of the time


Experience: 3-5 years of experience.


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CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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