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Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Commissioning

Join Veolia North America as a Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Commissioning. This role involves commissioning electrical systems, requiring a self-motivated and energetic professional with a strong understanding of building electrical systems design and construction. The candidate should have experience with commissioning processes for electrical systems of various sizes and complexities, possessing both theoretical and practical knowledge in testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning electrical systems and controls.

Position Purpose: Perform commissioning of electrical systems, review project information, execute daily field activities, maintain documentation, assist senior engineers, and guide associate project engineers. Must work well in teams and possess technical competency and organizational skills.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

• Commission electrical distribution equipment and controls, primarily in data center environments, including medium voltage systems.
• Review system designs for compliance with client goals.
• Prepare plans and procedures for commissioning.
• Conduct commissioning activities from design to occupancy phases.
• Attend factory testing and document procedures and results.
• Perform functional testing and record results.
• Document all procedures, issues, and observations.
• Report system performance and provide technical recommendations.
• Coordinate with project teams for field activities.
• Review and contribute to project documentation and schedules.
• Maintain daily commissioning reports and assist in training junior engineers.
• Respond professionally to inquiries and ensure safety compliance.
• Understand building equipment such as generators, transformers, UPS, switchgear, BMS, EPMS, ATS, STS, PDU, busways, RPP.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Walk up to 5 miles daily.
• Carry up to 50 lbs.
• Wear PPE daily.
• Travel nationwide 50-75%, with periods of higher travel expected.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of mission-critical project experience, or
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience in mission-critical commissioning.
• Organized, detail-oriented, proactive problem solver.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE, BCxA, NETA standards preferred.
• Understanding of BMS and EPMS systems.
• Team-oriented with a client-first attitude.

Certifications/Licenses

• PE license or commissioning certification is a plus but not required.

Additional Information

Veolia offers comprehensive benefits including paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Salary and benefits are subject to change and are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement for union-represented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.