Lead Testing & Commissioning Engineer

TRC Companies • MD-Baltimore, MD

11h • $127,795 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

TRC Field Services (FSV) is seeking Lead Commissioning Engineers to support Client Teams across the Mid-Atlantic region. TRC is a premier national provider of testing and commissioning solutions, with a staff of experienced utility and industrial commissioning engineers and test technicians. We deliver comprehensive, cost-effective solutions safely to our Electric Utility Customers, offering excellent training programs, mentors, and opportunities for growth. Our staff undergoes extensive, in-house training to ensure efficient project start-up and adherence to client standards. We follow well-documented procedures and guidelines for safe and thorough planning and testing to manage risk and safeguard operations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical or Power Systems preferred) from an accredited school or University and 10+ years related experience with testing and commissioning services (Electric Utility experience is preferred but will train T-C Engineers with experience in commissioning complex commercial - industrial equipment including protective relays or other Power Systems Field Engineers with relay knowledge.)
• Demonstrated ability to both read and understand construction and manufacturer's drawings and specifications as well as schematic diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of (or the ability to learn) electrical protection systems, including relay communication.
• Basic understanding of (or the ability to learn) AC and DC schematics, wiring and drawings, one line and three line interconnection diagrams.
• Prior professional experience in (or the ability to learn quickly) medium and high voltage substation and power plant equipment.
• Perform basic apparatus testing and interpret test results with supervision.
• Solid testing and commissioning knowledge of (or the ability to learn quickly) substation utility protection and control circuits.
• Perform commissioning activities and interpret results with supervision.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to learn commissioning methods to accurately conduct and document commissioning activities.
• Current US work eligibility is required together with a Valid USA driver's license issued by state of residence and in good standing is required.
• Must be available for out-of-town travel of up to several weeks at a time.
• Must be available work flexible hours, weekends, overtime holidays and night work.
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills and be able to communicate and negotiate effectively with clients and Team.

Nice To Haves

• Test experience using Doble Protection Suite and/ or ProTest, SEL AcSELerator, Enoserv RTS are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, perform and document all commissioning activities (pre-commissioning, through construction, testing - commissioning, energization - project close out) of various utility substation protection, control and power circuits in accordance with TRC's and Client's requirements, budgets, schedules.
• Review of wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering documents in advance of projects and outages.
• Perform troubleshooting and problem analysis associated with protection and control systems and utility substation equipment, including but not limited to: Application Errors and Omissions, Drawing Errors and Omissions, Wiring Errors and Omissions, Settings Errors and Omissions, Equipment Malfunctions, Questionable Apparatus Test Results, Battery Ground Faults.
• Participate in project meetings including but not limited to: kickoff meetings, planning meetings, progress meetings, lessons learned meetings.
• Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project completion reports and documentation that includes project progress, issues or problems, recommendations, test results and analyses.
• Assist in developing project specific testing and commissioning plans, energization plans, or any other assigned project specific documentation.
• Identify risks and associated mitigation techniques on utility systems and equipment.
• Develop a Site Risk Assessment to document all high risk construction and commissioning activities and to formalize the processes of circuit isolation and restoration in a manner that ensures no unintended operations of station equipment and protection systems and personnel safety.
• Make certain all applicable tests and/or commissioning activities are performed on every piece of equipment or system in accordance with planning and project documents.
• Make certain all test results are acceptable and permanently recorded, filed and distributed properly.
• Develop detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment.
• Review and approve detailed test reports of various types of electrical equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• Jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior