Project Engineer (Electrical)

Veolia North America • New York, NY • 2h ago

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has approximately 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

Targeted Annual Pay Range: Minimum of $90,000.00 to a maximum of $110,000.00

BENEFITS

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

POSITION PURPOSE: Project Engineer - Commissioning of equipment and systems with Electrical focus. Must be a self-motivated, energetic professional, with experience and an understanding of building MEP systems design, construction, and commissioning of critical systems ranging in size, rating and complexity. The ideal candidate shall possess theoretical and practical knowledge in the commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems and related controls. Candidate will be responsible for reviewing project information, executing daily field activities, maintaining project documentation, assisting the Project Manager, and providing guidance to junior engineers. This role requires technical competency and organizational skills, and is expected to work well in a team environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments, including HV and MV primary distribution.

Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals - Prepare plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning process.

Conduct commissioning activities from the Design Phase into the Occupation Phase, in accordance with client requirements.

Attend factory inspection and testing of equipment and document findings and recommendations.

Perform inspections of electrical equipment and contractor installation for compliance to specifications and industry best practices.

Conduct physical testing of electrical equipment and measure results using test instrumentation - Fully document all field procedures, including results, issues, and observations using online applications.

Report on electrical system performance and make technical recommendations on issues - Work with project teams to coordinate and execute field activities.

Review and comment on project documentation, plans, and schedules.

Submit and maintain daily commissioning reports as required.

Assist in the training of junior engineers.

Respond to customer inquiries in a manner that exceeds the customer's expectations

Ensure compliance with company, client, and project safety requirements.

Knowledgeable with common mechanical, and controls-related building equipment, including:

Engine generators.

Uninterruptible power supplies & battery systems.

Medium and low-voltage electrical switchgear.

PLC controls and sequences of operations.

Automatic transfer switches.

Static transfer switches.

Power distribution units.

Busways.

Grounding Systems.

Electrical monitoring systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day.

Carry up to 50 lbs.

Ability to wear required PPE daily.

Travel nationwide 50% - 75% if not assigned locally.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering with 2 or more years with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience.

Minimum of 4 or more years of experience as a commissioner with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Experience in Mission Critical facility commissioning.

Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, problem solver.

Good communication and relationship skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work with limited supervision.

Knowledge & experience with ASHRAE commissioning guidelines preferred.

Distributed control system experience a plus.

Reasonable understanding of Building Management Systems.

Deep understanding and application of test instrumentation.

Team player and a "client-first" mentality.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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