Commissioning Field Engineer 2 - Caroline County, VA
About The Position
The Commissioning Field Engineer 2 supports final testing, startup, and commissioning of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, and motor control centers, along with other electrical apparatus in field and manufacturing environments. The role requires understanding electrical distribution systems and complex electrical test equipment, and contributes to a safe work environment and successful project delivery. Local, regional, and national travel may be required. The engineer assists more experienced commissioning specialists with electrical deliverables, prepares and reviews basic electrical sketches and commissioning plans, performs routine calculations, and helps review supplier documentation. The position is based in Caroline County, Virginia. The stated pay range is USD $39.23–$49.04 per hour.
Requirements
- Minimum relevant electrical experience, depending on education: 8 or more years with a high school diploma or GED; 6 or more years with an associate degree; or 2 or more years with a bachelor's degree.
- Valid and active U.S. work authorization.
- Experience with electronics installation and/or maintenance on multiple systems.
- Ability to use trade drawings, including architectural, electrical, mechanical, and civil drawings, to identify potential design and installation problems.
- Knowledge of industry standards, including applicable sections of NETA ATS/MTS, NEC, and NFPA 70E.
- Basic knowledge of commissioning, inspection, and testing of electrical components and systems.
- Knowledge of basic electrical engineering theories and advanced mathematics.
- Basic familiarity with power systems and equipment such as switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, power panels, protection relays, UPS systems, power monitoring systems, and test equipment.
- Proficiency in technical writing.
- Basic awareness of industry codes and standards.
- Good communication skills.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites periodically.
- Ability to work with computer screens and sit for extended periods.
- Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction and use finger dexterity to manipulate objects, such as a keyboard.
- Ability to listen to, understand, and identify spoken information; communicate clearly; read and understand written information; and apply general rules to specific problems.
Nice To Haves
- OEM-certified field service training program.
- NETA Level III or Level IV certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist more experienced commissioning specialists in coordinating and reviewing electrical deliverables.
- Prepare and review simple electrical sketches, commissioning (CX) plans, and data sheets.
- Perform simple, routine electrical calculations.
- Assist in reviewing supplier documentation for compliance with specifications.
- Use the electrical engineering website to access department guides and standards.
- Support commissioning, inspection, and testing of electrical components and systems.
- Contribute to a safe working environment for coworkers and customers and support overall project success.
- Travel to customer sites periodically as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
