Commissioning Engineer Manager

Overview:

The company’s capabilities include emergency response, engineering services, and turn-key installation and repair.

Responsibilities:

The Commissioning Manager will lead a team of commissioning engineers and technicians, coordinate with project stakeholders, and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

• Project Management: Lead the commissioning phase of electrical projects, from planning through execution and closeout, ensuring that all commissioning activities are completed according to project schedules and budgets.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of commissioning engineers and technicians, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the successful execution of commissioning tasks.
• Coordination & Communication: Collaborate with project managers, design engineers, contractors, and clients to define commissioning scope, develop commissioning plans, and resolve any issues that arise during the commissioning process.
• Testing & Validation: Oversee the testing and validation of electrical systems, including but not limited to transformers, switchgear, protective relays, and control systems, ensuring they meet design specifications and client requirements.
• Documentation: Ensure all commissioning documentation, including test procedures, reports, and punch lists, are accurately maintained and submitted in a timely manner.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and enforce quality assurance processes to ensure that all electrical systems are commissioned to the highest standards, identifying and addressing any non-conformities.
• Health & Safety: Promote and enforce strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations throughout the commissioning process, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
• Client Interaction: Act as the primary point of contact for clients during the commissioning phase, ensuring that their expectations are met and that any concerns are promptly addressed.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving commissioning processes, tools, and practices, and implement these improvements to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the commissioning team.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Bachelor's degree with Minimum of 10+ years of experience in electrical commissioning, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or supervisory role within the electrical industry OR 13+ years' experience with an associate's degree.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) or CCP (Certified Commissioning Professional) are highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of electrical systems, testing procedures, and commissioning practices. Proficiency in using testing equipment and software tools related to electrical testing and commissioning.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Client Focus: Proven track record of successfully managing client relationships and delivering projects that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Travel: Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Possess a valid/active U.S. Work Authorization

Work Environment: This role may involve working in both office and field environments, with some exposure to construction sites, industrial plants, and high-voltage areas. Proper safety gear and precautions are mandatory during fieldwork.

Candidate Expectations:

• Electronics Installation and/or Maintenance on Multiple Systems.
• Using trade drawings e.g.: architectural, electrical, mechanical and civil to identify potential design and installation problems.
• Knowledge of industry standards including sections of NETA ATS/MTS, NEC, NFPA 70E, etc.

• OEM certified field service training program.
• Certifications (desired/advantageous): NETA level III, or IV preferred.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.