Position Purpose:
Project Engineer – Performs inspections and testing of electrical systems. Must be a self-motivated & energetic professional. Must have understanding of building electrical systems design & construction. Must have experience with quality processes of electrical systems ranging in size, rating and complexity. The ideal candidate shall possess theoretical and practical knowledge in the inspection, testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems and related controls. Candidate will be responsible for reviewing project information; executing daily field activities; maintaining project documentation; assisting the Senior Project Engineer; and providing guidance to associate project engineers. This role requires the candidate to have technical competency, organizational skills 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.
- Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals.
- Assist with preparing plans and procedures for execution of the quality process.
- Conduct quality process 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.
- Report on system performance and make technical recommendations on issues.
- Work with project teams to coordinate and execute field activities.
- Review and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedules.
- Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports.
- Assist in the training of Associate Project Engineers.
- Respond to project team and client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
- Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements.
- Be knowledgeable with building equipment, including, but not limited to:
- Generator
- Generator Paralleling Switchgear
- High / Medium / Low Voltage Transformer (XFMR)
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS Systems)
- Battery Systems
- Medium / Low Voltage Switchgear (SWGR)
- Low Voltage Main Switchboards (MSB)
- PLC Control
- Automatic and Semi-Automatic Switching Controls
- Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)
- Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
- Static Transfer Switch (STS)
- Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
- Busways
- Remote Power Panel (RPP)
- Grounding Systems
- Lighting Control Systems
Work Environment:
- Travel nationwide 50% - 75% if not assigned locally; may have periods of higher travel expectation.