Associate Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Associate Project Engineer Performs commissioning of electrical systems. Must be a self-motivated & energetic professional. Must be willing to learn electrical systems design & construction. Must be willing to learn commissioning process of electrical systems ranging in size, rating and complexity. Candidate will be responsible for reviewing project information; executing daily field activities; maintaining project documentation; and assisting the Project Engineer. This role requires the candidate to have organizational skills, a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and adapt, and is expected to work well in a team environment.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments, including medium voltage systems.
• Assist with preparing plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning process.
• Conduct commissioning activities from the design phase through the occupation phase, in accordance with client requirements and industry commissioning process best practices.
• Attend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and results.
• Conduct functional testing of equipment and measure results using test instrumentation.
• Fully document all field procedures including results, issues and observations either via company provided templates or online applications.
• Comment on equipment & system performance.
• Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports.
• Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements.
• Be willing and able to learn about and perform basic functional tests on building equipment, including, but not limited to:
  • Generator
  • Medium / Low Voltage Transformer (XFMR)
  • Battery Systems
  • Low Voltage Switchgear (SWGR)
  • Low Voltage Main Switchboards (MSB)
  • Automatic and Semi-Automatic Switching Controls
  • Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)
  • Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
  • Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
  • Busways
  • Remote Power Panel (RPP)
  • Grounding Systems
  • Lighting Control Systems

Work Environment:

• Travel nationwide 50% - 80% if not assigned locally; may have periods of higher travel expectation.