Associate Commissioning Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Careers • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Wunderlich-Malec's Electrical Testing Group is hiring an Associate Commissioning Engineer in Jacksonville, Florida. The role supports testing and commissioning electrical equipment in electrical substations and generator plants, including protection relays, circuit breakers, transformers, and other substation equipment. The engineer works with senior-level engineers on relay testing, equipment testing, and substation commissioning, and will assist with and eventually lead testing and commissioning of substation and generation-station components.

The position involves reviewing specifications and engineering drawings, testing and troubleshooting AC/DC power systems, learning relay protection and control systems and NETA electrical testing specifications, supporting commissioning and startup, maintaining service and testing equipment, managing project documentation, and building customer relationships. The work includes standard office, work-from-home, and field environments and requires at least 50% travel. Irregular or extended hours, on-call availability, and travel to complete projects may be required.

Requirements

• A minimum of 0–4+ years of testing and commissioning experience.
• Understanding and/or experience with three-phase power systems.
• Understanding and/or experience with protection and control schemes and implementation.
• Understanding and/or experience with ladder logic and Boolean algebra.
• Understanding and/or experience with AC/DC circuit fundamentals.
• Understanding and/or experience with microprocessor-based relay settings and programming.
• Understanding and/or experience using testing equipment such as multimeters, current probes, and DC supplies.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 50%.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Ability to work independently and learn new skills easily.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach; goal-oriented and focused.
• Strong drive, energy, enthusiasm, and proactive style.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or engineering technology from an accredited institution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications and engineering drawings to understand the purpose and functionality of substations and/or power plants.
• Perform functional testing and troubleshooting of various AC/DC power systems.
• Gain an understanding of relay protection and control systems.
• Learn NETA electrical testing specifications for devices used in substations and generation facilities.
• Assist as necessary during critical work junctures, including final commissioning and startup.
• Service newly designed and experimental equipment and instill confidence in the customer.
• Demonstrate safety consciousness when handling equipment and performing electrical and electronic procedures at diverse work sites.
• Maintain service equipment, including test equipment and tools, in good working condition and maintain sufficient inventory for standard calls.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships while remaining aware of customer needs, preferences, and time and financial constraints.
• Assist in developing estimates for client proposals.
• Understand AC and DC elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams, and one-line drawings to understand system operation and develop testing requirements and procedures.
• Maintain project documentation, including certifications and calibration records.
• Assist with and eventually lead testing and commissioning of substation and generation-station components.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level