Lead Testing & Commissioning Engineer

TRC Companies • Manchester, NH

70d • $120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

TRC Field Services (FSV) is seeking Lead Commissioning Engineers to support Client Teams across the Mid-Atlantic region. With a staff of over 200 experienced utility and industrial commissioning engineers and test technicians, TRC delivers comprehensive, cost-effective solutions safely to Electric Utility Customers while providing the best training programs and mentors in the industry. TRC is one of the premier national providers of testing and commissioning solutions in the country, ensuring efficient project start-up and adherence to individual standards and specifications. The role involves planning, coordinating, performing, and documenting all commissioning activities of various utility substation protection, control, and power circuits in accordance with TRC's and Client's requirements.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical or Power Systems preferred) from an accredited school or University.
• 10+ years related experience with testing and commissioning services.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand construction and manufacturer’s drawings and specifications as well as schematic diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of electrical protection systems, including relay communication.
• Prior professional experience in medium and high voltage substation and power plant equipment.
• Solid testing and commissioning knowledge of substation utility protection and control circuits.
• Test experience using Doble Protection Suite and/or ProTest, SEL AcSELerator, Enoserv RTS are highly preferred.
• Current US work eligibility and a valid USA driver's license in good standing.
• Must be available for out-of-town travel of up to several weeks at a time.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, weekends, overtime holidays and night work.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.

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.
• Review wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering documents in advance of projects and outages.
• Perform trouble-shooting and problem analysis associated with protection and control systems and utility substation equipment.
• Participate in project meetings including kickoff meetings, planning meetings, progress meetings, lessons learned meetings.
• Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and project completion reports and documentation.
• 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.
• Make certain all applicable tests and/or commissioning activities are performed on every piece of equipment or system.
• Develop 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).
• Minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree