Associate Project Engineer

Transdev • Ashburn, VA

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About The Position

The Associate Project Engineer performs commissioning of electrical systems and must be a self-motivated and energetic professional. The candidate will be responsible for reviewing project information, executing daily field activities, maintaining project documentation, and assisting the Project Engineer. This role requires organizational skills, a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to adapt, while working well in a team environment.

Requirements

• AE/BSc in Electrical Engineering with less than one year of mission critical project experience, or
• Minimum of 1 or more years of experience in commissioning with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience.
• Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, problem solver.
• Good communication and relationship skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of programming languages a plus (C++, Java, Python).
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments, including medium voltage systems.
• Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals.
• Assist with preparing plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning process.
• Conduct commissioning activities from the design phase through the occupation phase, in accordance with client requirements and industry commissioning process best practices.
• Attend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and results.
• Conduct functional testing of equipment and measure results using test instrumentation.
• Fully document all field procedures including results, issues, and observations either via company provided templates or online applications.
• Report on system performance.
• Work with project teams to coordinate and execute field activities.
• Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports.
• Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements.
• Learn about building equipment including generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, battery systems, and more.

Benefits

• Paid time-off policies.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree