Lead Commissioning Engineer

Lead Commissioning Engineer – Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.

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Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee‑owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well‑established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee‑owned with 40+ years of industry history
• ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
• Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

This Lead Commissioning Engineer will lead the testing and commissioning of electrical equipment within electrical substations or generator plants; performing and directing all aspects of electrical testing, including protection relays, circuit breakers, transformers and other substation equipment; and training new engineers/technicians in relay testing, equipment testing and substation commissioning.

• Knowledge of programming and testing protection relays from GE, SEL, ALSTOM, SCHNEIDER, SIEMENS, and ABB; ability to develop programming macros for use in automated relay testing.
• Ability to understand AC and DC elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams and one‑line drawings for the purpose of understanding system operation and developing testing requirements and procedures.
• Develop standard testing documentation, training procedures and maintain all project documentation including certifications and calibration records; candidate should be able to obtain NICET certification or equivalent.
• Diverse skill set with the ability to work independently; will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower level engineers/technicians; could also act as Commissioning Engineer on projects.

• Review specification and engineering drawings to understand the purpose and functionality of substation.
• Directly witness or perform critical tests such as DC Functional Trip Testing prior to energization and in service.
• Direct crews as necessary during critical work junctures (final commissioning and through startup).
• Perform all electrical testing including but not limited to P&C control equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to service newly designed and experimental equipment that has not been seen before, and instill confidence in the customer.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, providing scheduling support and meeting financial requirements of clients.
• Manage resources and services required to install electrical equipment.
• Demonstrate safety consciousness in equipment handling, electrical and electronic procedures, and the unique situations encountered at diverse work sites.
• Maintain all service equipment, including all test equipment and tools issued to meet specifications including ISO requirements, in good working condition and maintain sufficient inventory to respond to standard calls.
• Proven customer service, sales ability, and ability to handle irate or difficult customers and gain satisfaction.
• Assist in the development of estimates for client proposals.

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or engineering technology) is required. BSEE or BSEET from an accredited institution is preferred.

• In‑depth understanding of three‑phase power systems.
• In‑depth understanding of protection and control schemes and implementation.
• In‑depth experience utilizing relay test sets SEL, GE, Beckwith, ABB, Basler, etc. and various manufacturers of electromechanical relays.
• In‑depth understanding of equipment testing – circuit breakers, transformers, circuit switchers, MOABS, CTs, PTs, batteries and chargers, transfer switches, line tuners, wave traps, carrier relays, etc.
• In‑depth experience with PQ measurements.
• Experience leading crews to test and commission new and modified substations.
• Experience with rotating machinery, including generators and excitation systems.
• Experience testing previously programmed RTUs locally and remotely to system operators.
• Experience with SCADA, RTU, and DFR systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD is also desired.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted…