Lead Commissioning Engineer

4600E Texas Houston
2500 Wilcrest Dr
Suite 107
Houston, TX 77042, USA

4200 Texas Addison
4275 Kellway Cir
Suite 164
Addison, TX 75001, USA

8700 Loveland
5857 Wright Dr
Loveland, CO 80538, USA

Columbia, MD
Columbia, MD, USA

3600 Electrical Testing
20 Edwards Avenue
Biddeford, ME 04005, USA

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 role will be responsible for leading the testing and commissioning of electrical equipment within and electrical substation or generator plant; performing and directing all aspects of electrical testing including, but not limited to, 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.

This position requires the Commissioning Engineer to provide testing and commissioning services along with engineering service to the Utility Substation and Generation station world.

Responsibilities include:

• 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, which has not been seen before, and instill confidence in the customer.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, provide scheduling and meet financial requirements of clients.
• Management of 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, tools issued to meet specifications including ISO requirements, etc. in good working condition and maintain sufficient inventory to respond to standard calls.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, demonstrates an awareness of customer needs, preferences, and time and financial constraints.
• Proven customer service, sales ability, and ability to handle irate or difficult customers and gain satisfaction.
• Assists in the development of estimates for client proposals.

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

Experience – 7-10 years with capabilities in below areas 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,…