This is a remote position.
Looking to leave a lasting footprint in the consulting and design engineering world?
With an impressive legacy spanning over four decades, DLB Associates is on the hunt for a seasoned Substation Commissioning Specialist with experience in mission critical data centers. Join our team and contribute to our high-impact projects, which encompass some of the most technologically advanced environments in the world.
Position Title:
Substation Commissioning Specialist
Position Location: Remote and able to travel up to 75% to job sites located throughout the United States
SALARY
DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.
JOB SUMMARY
The Substation Commissioning Specialist is responsible for overseeing the full life-cycle commissioning of electrical substations, ensuring that newly constructed or upgraded substations are fully operational and meet industry standards. This role includes reviewing design documents, coordinating with construction and engineering teams, and performing detailed testing and validation of substation systems, including power transformers, breakers, relays, and control systems.
The Substation Commissioning Specialist will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects or assignments. Will execute commissioning and assist project leadership on projects of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.
This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
The Substation Commissioning Specialist will travel around the country to the different job locations at different times depending on status of project. The job does not constitute staying in one location for long periods of time.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform On-site Substation Commissioning Activities and Assist in Project Management (50%)
- On-site inspection, validation, functional testing, verification and troubleshooting of electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, protection relays, and control systems. Participate in factory witness testing and observe startup activities
- Use technical equipment to perform testing – Omicron test unit experience is a plus but not required
- Direct vendors / contractors in the execution of the testing
- Timely and effective management and delivery of projects
- Identify potential project risks and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
- Onboarding of project team for mobilization and provides ongoing updates
Develop Testing Plans and Procedures for Substation Projects (20%)
- Development of commissioning plans
- Prepare pre-functional checklists
- Prepare functional performance test scripts
Review Substation Design Documents, Drawings and Specifications (15%)
- Review shop drawings and submittals
- Review sequence of operations
- Assist in commissioning focused design reviews
Reporting (15%)
- Assist with all project communication and reporting
- Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Assist in preparation and contribute to final commissioning report for submission to client
- Manage personal hours using company tools
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING)
- Knowledge of substation system electrical equipment, protection, and control systems.
- Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
- Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
- Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
- Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and / or OSHA training as / if required
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools
- Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
- Frequently moving through office, critical facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces
- Frequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment
- On occasion the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment
- On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Up to 75%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
- International travel may be required based on individual skill, training and project needs
- Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
- Potential relocation opportunities may exist per project needs
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Two years’ experience with electrical substation commissioning, including testing and troubleshooting of transformers, protection relays, circuit breakers, and SCADA systems
PLUS
- Minimum five years’ additional experience with electrical substation commissioning, including testing and troubleshooting of transformers, protection relays, circuit breakers, and SCADA systems.
- Experience working with utility companies or large-scale industrial electrical systems.
DLB Associates is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
We are committed to diversifying our workforce.
DLB Associates participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security.
Benefits
DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
- Health reimbursement account (HRA), flex spending accounts (FSA)
- Dental and vision plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
- 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
- PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
- Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
- Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
