Test Engineer

Riley Power Group•Bridgman, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

RPG is seeking a Modification Test Engineer to work at a client's site in Bridgman, Michigan. The role supports plant modifications by developing test plans and procedures in accordance with plant procedures and Project Department guidelines. The engineer is expected to work independently and collaboratively with the project core team. The position coordinates testing through project phases, including preparing test documentation and deliverables, managing testing activities and schedule updates, advising stakeholders on controls and electrical topics, identifying resources and specialty equipment, and coordinating specialty and factory acceptance testing. The engineer also reviews significant controls/electrical procurement items to verify that vendor services and project materials or components satisfy project requirements. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and experience writing test procedures and conducting field testing. The employee must be able to obtain Test Engineer qualifications within three months of hire, travel to vendor facilities as needed, and pass the specified background, drug/alcohol, and employment screenings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Proven experience writing test procedures and conducting field testing activities.
Ability to obtain Test Engineer qualifications within three months of hire.
Willingness to travel to vendor facilities as needed.
Must pass a criminal background check, drug/alcohol screening (including screening for medical and recreational marijuana and CBD oil), and employment testing.

Responsibilities

Develop test plans, Project Department Test Procedures, and other test documents that meet Engineering Change testing requirements and comply with current controls, electrical testing standards, and industry best practices.
Work with the Responsible Engineer to prepare Project Department deliverables, including Test Plans, Requirements Traceability Matrices, Component Selection Plans, and Testing Readiness Presentations, following the Project Management User's Guide.
Attend project status and other necessary meetings in support of the Core Team.
Oversee scheduled testing activities, including logic, duration, and resources, across all project phases in accordance with the Project Management User's Guide.
Manage and update testing activities in the plant's outage and T-week P6 schedule.
Provide subject-matter expertise and consultation on controls and electrical topics, transferring specialized knowledge to project stakeholders.
Lead project technical coordination, testing, and assigned activities to support quality, cost control, schedule adherence, and scope management.
Identify resources needed for project tasks and coordinate with project managers and supervisors to secure adequate support, including specialty test equipment for Qualification Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, and Post Mod Testing.
Develop plans and processes for project-specific specialty testing and resolve system and communication issues as needed.
Assess whether external services are needed to address specific criteria.
Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing to verify that products or systems meet plant procurement specifications, the Test Plan, and other project requirements.
Evaluate significant controls/electrical procurement items, vendor services, and project materials/components against project requirements and appropriate design documents, ensuring the correct scope of work is specified.