Lead Commissioning Engineer

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

We have a Lead Commissioning Engineer opportunity available. This person will be responsible for leading the testing and commissioning of electrical equipment within a 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

• 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, can 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.

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…