Company Description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
Cx Electrical Engineer - Performs & plans commissioning of electrical systems. Must be a self-motivated & energetic professional. Must have understanding of building electrical systems design & construction. Must have experience with commissioning process of electrical 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; coordinating and executing daily field activities; maintaining project documentation; assisting the Project Manager with schedule and planning of resources; and providing guidance to Project Engineers. May perform as team lead on small to medium sized projects. Will be expected to assess and test at a high technical level. This role requires the candidate to have technical competency, organizational skills, good communication skills, and to work well in a team environment where leadership is necessary.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments, including high voltage and medium voltage systems.
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 through the occupation phase, in accordance with client requirements and industry commissioning process best practices.
Attend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and results.
Conduct functional testing of equipment.
Perform analysis of test results using instrumentation and prepare reports.
Understand critical power quality requirements and test procedures.
Perform thermographic surveys and analyze results.
Fully document all field procedures including results, issues and observations either via company provided templates or online applications.
Report on system performance and make technical recommendations on issues.
Work with the Project Manager and project teams to coordinate and execute field activities.
Prepare and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedules.
Draft comprehensive test procedures for a variety of equipment and systems.
Attend relevant project coordination and schedule meetings as necessary.
May be required to lead commissioning meetings or speak on technical topics.
Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports.
Train and guide both Associate Project Engineers and Project Engineers on roles & responsibilities.
Respond to project team and client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements.
Be knowledgeable with building equipment, including, but not limited to:
Generator
Generator Paralleling Switchgear
High / Medium / Low Voltage Transformer (XFMR)
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS Systems)
Battery Systems
High / Medium / Low Voltage Switchgear (SWGR)
Low Voltage Main Switchboards (MSB)
PLC Control
Automatic and Semi-Automatic Switching Controls
Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
Static Transfer Switch (STS)
Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
Busways
Remote Power Panel (RPP)
Grounding Systems
Lighting Control Systems
Work Environment:
Travel nationwide 50% - 75% if not assigned locally; may have periods of higher travel expectation.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering with 5 or more years with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience
OR
Minimum of 7 or more years of experience in commissioning with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience.
Experience in Mission Critical facility commissioning is essential
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, problem solver.
Good communication and relationship skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work with limited supervision and manage junior engineers on day to day tasks.
Knowledge & experience with ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines preferred.
Knowledge & experience with InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) test specifications.
Distributed control system experience a plus.
Good understanding of building management systems (BMS) and/or electrical power monitoring system (EPMS).
Deep understanding and application of test instrumentation.
Team player and a "client-first" mentality.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
Professional Engineers (PE) License and/or a commissioning certification a plus but not required.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day.
Carry up to 50 lbs.
Ability to wear required PPE daily.
Additional Information
Benefits: Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. 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.
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.
