Lead Commissioning Engineer in Concord

Lead Commissioning Engineer – Concord, NH

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. The position is located in Concord, NH.

The Lead Commissioning Engineer will lead the testing and commissioning of electrical equipment within substation or generator plant environments, perform and direct all aspects of electrical testing, and train new engineers and technicians in relay and equipment testing.

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

• Review specifications and engineering drawings to understand substation design and functionality.
• Direct or perform critical tests such as DC Functional Trip Testing before energization and in‑service.
• Lead crews during critical work junctures (final commissioning and startup).
• Perform all electrical testing, including P&C control equipment.
• Service newly designed and experimental equipment and provide confidence to customers.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, meeting scheduling and financial requirements.
• Manage resources and services required to install electrical equipment.
• Demonstrate safety consciousness in equipment handling and electronic procedures at diverse sites.
• Maintain all service equipment, test equipment, and tools; ensure sufficient inventory meets ISO requirements.
• Assist in developing estimates for client proposals.

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

• 7‑10 years of experience with three‑phase power systems and protection and control schemes.
• Experience using relay test sets from SEL, GE, Beckwith, ABB, Basler, etc., and with electromechanical relays.
• Experience testing equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, circuit switchers, MOABS, CTs, PTs, batteries, chargers, transfer switches, line tuners, wave traps, carrier relays, and PQ measurement.
• Lead crews to test and commission new and modified substations.
• Experience with rotating machinery, generators, and excitation systems.
• Experience testing programmed RTUs locally and remotely for system operators.
• Experience with SCADA, RTU, and DFR systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD is desired.
• Ability to travel up to 25% and possess a valid driver’s license.

• Vision, hearing, dexterity, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to operate under various temperature conditions, including exposure to hazardous materials and electrical voltages.

• Worksite may involve varied temperatures, moisture, uneven surfaces, confined spaces, heights, noise, vibrations, chemicals, irregular or extended hours, and on‑call duties.

Full‑time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive employee‑owner benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, long‑term, voluntary short‑term, healthcare and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts, health savings account, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, referral bonus program, 401(k)/profit sharing, 100% ESOP, employee assistance program, will‑preparation resources, and worldwide travel assistance.