Sr. Substation Commissioning Engineer - East Region

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

37d

About The Position

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  
Req Id : 113158 
Opportunity Type : Staff 
Relocation eligible : Yes 
Full time/Part time : Full-Time  
Project Only Hire : No 
Visa Sponsorship Available: No Job SummaryVerification that Transmission Substation Equipment is commissioned in compliance with project contract and specification requirements, conforms to design operational feasibility, and is set up and tested per the supplier’s requirements, within the engineer’s discipline capacity.Provides functional direction to technicians and craft on staff.

Requirements

• OSHA 10 Hour Training.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• NICET or NETA Certification prefered.
• 5+ years of relevant startup experience preferred.
• Project Instructions Manual, contract documents, and startup guidelines
• Division Policies
• Supervisory Skills
• Communications Skills
• Planning Skills
• Multi-tasking Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Computer Skills
• Knowledge of discipline technical principles related to power plants.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and instruments used in performance of job duties
• Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools

Responsibilities

• Participates in the preparation and maintenance of a detailed commissioning schedule.
• Proactively plans for commissioning activities and major milestones
• Is an Independent Resource who is not involved with the construction of the project.
• Executes the commissioning effort ensuring compliance with the associated specifications and contracts and ultimately resulting in an efficient and timely turnover to the client.
• Completes thorough system walk downs/reviews to establish the completion status of systems and identify outstanding items to be completed.
• Qualified as a subject matter expert (SME) in the following areas:
• Protection System design, settings/configurations, installation, testing and commissioning, and/or
• NERC CIP ESP/Security Zone commissioning.
• Oversees the commissioning process, reviews and approves documentation and test results received from the responsible organization, and provides technical support.
• Reviews and supports Commissioning Test Plan and test results for Relay Calibration and Operation (Tests from Engineering) for all Protection System Relays.
• Provides technical/troubleshooting support to relay commissioning test plans.
• Reviews and approves relay test results.
• Receives Protection System Commissioning documentation from the responsible organization for review and approval.
• Reviews and approves AC Acceptance (Load Check) for all Protection System Relay validating acceptable test results provided by the testing resources immediately after energization.
• Ensures correct symmetrical phasing of voltages and currents with balanced loading.
• After receiving notification from Document Management, provides Post Commissioning Review of all Protection System Commissioning documentation.
• Reviews all Checklists and Test Reports for adequacy and completeness.
• Provides feedback to the commissioning resource organization.
• Completes review within two weeks of receiving the documentation from DM.
• Provides SWMS Inventory and Configuration Validation.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.
• Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
• As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed