Lead Electrical CSU Engineer

Bechtel•Town of Clay, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world. An Electrical Engineer for Semiconductor Commissioning plans, tests, and verifies complex electrical systems (power distribution, UPS, generators, process power) in semiconductor fabs, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant installation and operation, working closely with design/construction teams to resolve issues, document everything, and prepare for facility turnover. Key duties include developing test plans, conducting FATs/SATs, managing punch lists, troubleshooting, and ensuring adherence to NEC/NFPA standards. Minimum 8 years of experience commissioning and testing electrical systems in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or data center environments. Experience with commissioning processes for mission-critical and high-reliability electrical systems.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of experience commissioning and testing electrical systems in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or data center environments.
Experience with commissioning processes for mission-critical and high-reliability electrical systems.
Requires BS Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related Technical Degree (or international equivalent) and 6-10 years of relevant experience or 10-15 years of relevant work experience.
Commissioning process power, cleanroom infrastructure, and automation systems
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills for coordination with engineering, operations, and client teams.
Proven leadership and supervisory skills with a focus on mentorship and accountability.
Identifies owner’s goals, needs, and expectations for building operation and function; identifies the Commissioning responsibilities.
Leadership or Supervisory experience, ideally leading a Construction Automation Team on a Bechtel jobsite.
Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Commissioning Software (Smart Completions) and/or Digital Software.
Experience in Commissioning or a technical consulting field such as facility design, engineering, construction management or related area.
Knowledge of ASHRAE Guidelines and Standards.
Experience with or exposure to Hexagon’s Smart Completions Software.
Familiarity with semiconductor facility standards and critical power.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning of electrical systems including: Lighting systems, grounding, and bonding systems; Switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, and MCC’s; UPS systems, PDUs, generators, and transfer switches; Medium and low voltage power distribution systems; Process control and monitoring systems related to electrical infrastructure
Witness factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (SATs) as required
Ensure adherence to project safety requirements, electrical safety protocols, and lockout/tagout procedures
Develop and implement commissioning plans, test scripts, and acceptance criteria in alignment with project requirements
Review and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, control schematics, and project specifications
Prepares test plans, Energization Plans.
Perform functional testing, performance verification, and troubleshooting of electrical systems to ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, IEEE, and project specifications.
Coordinate with Commissioning Team, Design Engineers, Construction teams, vendors, and owner representatives to resolve technical issues.
Scoping project drawings
Complete the RASCI Matrix
Supports reviews of performance curves, metrics, trackers, and user feedback to show trends, and use in improvements.