Associate Commissioning Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec's Electrical Testing Group has an Associate Commissioning/Testing Engineer opportunity available in Jacksonville, FL. This person will be responsible for supporting the testing and commissioning of electrical equipment within an electrical substation or generator plant. Learning and performing electrical testing including, but not limited to, protection relays, circuit breakers, transformers and other substation equipment. Associate Commissioning Engineer is responsible for working with senior level engineers in relay testing, equipment testing and substation commissioning. 

Major Responsibilities This position requires the Associate Commissioning Engineer to assist and eventually lead in the testing and commissioning of substation and generation station components. Responsibilities include:

• Review specifications and engineering drawings to understand the purpose and functionality of substation and/or power plant
• Perform functional testing and troubleshooting of various AC/DC power systems
• Gain understanding of relay protection and control systems
• Learn NETA electrical testing specifications for devices seen in the substation/generation world
• Assist as necessary during critical work junctures (final commissioning and through startup)
• Demonstrate ability to service newly designed and experimental equipment, which has not been seen before, and instill confidence in the customer
• 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
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with customers and demonstrates an awareness of customer needs, preferences, and time and financial constraints
• Assists in the development of estimates for client proposals
• 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
• Maintain all project documentation including certifications and calibration records

 Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Proven ability to optimize in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Goal oriented and focused
• Strong drive, energy, enthusiasm, and proactive style
• Excellent communication (written and oral) & interpersonal skills
• Proven ability with problem solving and decision making
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, & time-management skills
• The ideal candidate must have a diverse skill set with the ability to work independently and to learn new skills easily

Job Requirements

Education A Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical or engineering technology) from an accredited institution is preferred.

Experience A minimum of 0-4 years testing & commissioning experience should include an understanding and/or experience of:

• Three-phase power systems
• Protection and control schemes and implementation
• Ladder logic and Boolean algebra
• AC/DC circuit fundamentals
• Microprocessor based relays setting and programming
• Various testing equipment; Multi-Meters, current probes, DC supplies, etc.
• AutoCAD design software
• Print reading

Travel Ability to travel a minimum of 50%.

Driver’s License Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

 Physical Demands of Position 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 exposure to hazardous materials and electrical voltages.

Working Conditions Standard office work, work-from-home, and in the field leadership: On site environment could require work in various temperature conditions; in and/or around moisture, on slippery and/or uneven surfaces, in confined spaces, and at heights; will require frequent standing, driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle, and occasional bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, balancing, and reaching; will have exposure to noise, vibrations and chemicals. May require irregular or extended hours, subject to being on call and travel for project completion.