Electrical Commissioning Engineer I

Bureau Veritas•McLean, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing engineering and technical support to plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities, whilst under direct supervision. This position is also responsible for participating in the MEP design process, witnessing and/or performing the static and dynamic testing of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems, and for operating the system in normal, maintenance, and failure modes of operations.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of Deltek and Microsoft Office 365.
Pertinent and/or relevant industry experience; and/or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Driver’s License
CPR and/or basic First Aid
OSHA 10
NFPA70E Required Ability to obtain upon hire
Electrical and Mechanical testing equipment, as applicable
Strong technical writing
Communication skills, both oral and written
Time management skills

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of commissioning plans.
Assists in engineering design reviews.
Interprets design and specification under direct supervision.
Works in conjunction with senior engineers to fully understand scope and design as well as resolve issues, when necessary.
Reviews shop drawings and submittals under direct supervision.
Develops MEP test procedures under direct supervision.
Develops MEP operating procedures under direct supervision.
Provides input in the development of site specific load bank plans.
Provides input in the development of commissioning schedules.
Witnesses and/or performs the static and dynamic testing of MEP Systems, whilst under direct supervision, with examples that include chiller plants, air handling equipment, pumps, UPS systems, switchgear, and ATS switches.
Conducts site observation surveys and prepares field reports on the status of projects and completion of projects with respect to compliance to the plans and specifications, whilst under direct supervision.
Prepares daily reports, issue logs, and identifies corrective measures for on-site problems affecting commissioning, whilst under supervision.
Familiarizes oneself with site specific requirements, as well as the latest equipment and functional concepts.
Follows and obeys all project specific safety requirements, specific on-site Essential Function regulations, and company specific safety requirements and protocols.
Performs routine calculations.
Seeks to obtain and maintain accreditations pertinent to position.
Assists the project manager in the reasonable execution of project tasks.
Receives instruction from senior engineers and ensures proper execution of assigned tasks.
Participates in professional trade associations and societies.
Performs various administrative duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.