Commissioning & Testing Engineer

Description:

This position is expected to be a field assignment. The location of the assignment is remote. We do offer per diem for those that qualify.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversight of project specific testing activities including assisting with isolation plans and with flagging and barriers
• Challenge and validate design approaches
• Identify and correct errors and deficiencies
• Provide interface between testing contractors/subcontractors and client
• Review/Create project specific testing and commissioning plans and energization plans
• Review/Create project specific site work plans
• Review of test data to client standards and review of in-service test data (angles/load flow verification)
• Monitor relay testing and review of relay settings
• Monitor functional testing in accordance with the three-line current and potential and schematic diagrams
• Monitor and review of testing of SCADA and communication systems
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing activities

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 15 or more years of experience in construction & commissioning at high voltage substations
• Familiarity with microprocessor protection relays used in electric utility substations. Should have a knowledge of relays from ABB, AREVA, Siemens, SEL, etc.
• Ability to read and understand AC and DC Schematic Diagrams and Wiring Diagrams for electric utility substations. This includes schematics and wiring diagrams for protection, transformer protection, bus differential protection, breaker failure protection, etc.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Value but not required skills and experience:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Project Managment Professional (PMP)

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.