Commissioning Engineer

Electric Power Systems•Albert Lea, MN

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Generation, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

Requirements

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.
Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

BS or 2 year degree in electrical engineering is a plus, along with experience in communicating with microprocessor type relays.

Responsibilities

Perform substation field engineering, including work plan preparation and project testing functions of Area Engineers in the commissioning of new or modified transmission facilities.
Review, revise, and/or develop isolation and restoration work plans, perform preparation of integrated functional test plans, and performance of functional tests (contractor's lead AE will review any work plans that require second review.)
Direct troubleshooting efforts, including plan development and execution to resolve functional test deficiencies.
Perform the mark-up of field change drawings, discrepancy lists and project closure packages within 30 days of project in-service date.
Provides on-site support to Design Engineering, Substation Construction and to Transmission Service Center Managers engaged in the construction, operation, and maintenance of Customer's transmission system as relates to design philosophy and providing field information/valid requirements.
Provide technical guidance on unusual or complex problems ensuring customer design standards are maintained.