What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Commissioning Engineer (CO) position at Excel Engineering, Inc.?
Description
Excel Engineering, Inc. is seeking a goal-oriented and highly motivated Electrical Commissioning Engineer with experience in on-site Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning to support capital projects for power generation facilities. This individual must be a go-getter, who is client focused.
This position works closely with other engineers, project managers, and Client team members in support of both capital and operational improvement projects. The position requires implementing sound engineering principles to ensure project designs are safe and at the industry’s cutting edge. An ability to work independently, self-motivate, and communicate effectively with team members is of the utmost importance to this position.
Primary Responsibilities
- Check installation of electrical equipment (cables, panels, switchgear, transformers).
- Verify compliance with client’s design drawings and specifications.
- Perform insulation resistance tests, continuity checks, and loop checks.
- Conduct functional testing of protection relays and control circuits.
- Confirm readiness of auxiliary systems (battery banks, HVAC, lighting).
- Coordinate safe energization of systems in phases
- Test interlocks, alarms, and protection schemes under live conditions.
- Validate SCADA and remote-control functionality.
- Identify and resolve issues during startup
- Adjust settings and calibrate instruments as needed.
- Prepare commissioning reports, punch lists, and as-built documentation.
- Support client handover and training.
- Testing Equipment such as Megger, Omicron, HiPot, CT/PT testers
Requirements
Experience
- Five plus (5 ) years of experience in electrical engineering
- Experience with power generation facilities is strongly preferred
Education
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or equivalent experience is required.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 Scale.
Excel Engineering Offers
- Competitive salary
- Continuing education and on the job training
- Retirement plan – 401(k) matching
- Competitive, comprehensive insurance package
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule and work environment
Excel Engineering is focused on cultivating a high performing culture where a service oriented approach, continuous improvement and goal orientation are valued. If you enjoy working in a fast paced, challenging and rewarding environment, Excel Engineering is for you!
Excel Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. In our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applicants from populations that are underrepresented in the engineering field to apply. For applicants who need an accommodation to apply, please contact human resources at ExcelHR@exceleng.net.
Salary : $104,500 - $141,500