Testing & Commission Engineer III

TRC Companies • Lancaster, PA

89d • $104,894 - $174,845

About The Position

This position reports to the Regional manager and is responsible for all aspects of electrical commissioning. The initial focus of this individual will be supporting a renewable project where the preferred candidate will have an engineering background and extensive knowledge of and experience with commissioning Synchronous Condensers among other HV substation components.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical or Power Systems preferred) from an accredited school or University and 3+ 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
• Test experience using Doble Protection Suite and/ or ProTest, SEL AcSELerator, Enoserv RTS are highly preferred
• 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 to 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

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 trouble-shooting 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree