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 in Sacramento, CA. This person will lead the testing and commissioning of electrical equipment within an electrical substation or generator plant; perform and direct all aspects of electrical testing including protection relays, circuit breakers, transformers and other substation equipment; and train 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 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, 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 and instill confidence in the customer.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, provide scheduling and meet financial requirements.
• Manage resources and services required to install electrical equipment.
• Demonstrate safety consciousness in equipment handling, electrical and electronic procedures, and unique situations encountered at diverse work sites.
• Maintain all service equipment including test equipment and tools meeting ISO requirements; keep sufficient inventory.
• Proven customer service, sales ability and ability to handle irate or difficult customers and gain satisfaction.
• Assist in the development of estimates for client proposals.

Education

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, 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 25%.
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling, warm and cold temperature conditions, sun exposure, moisture, potential…