Job Description

Company Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

Senior Project 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:

List essential job functions that comprise the job; describe in terms of actions (verbs) and desired outcomes in order of most important first:

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

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
Minimum of 7 or more years of experience in commissioning with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Experience in Mission Critical facility commissioning essential
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

Work Environment:

Travel nationwide 50% - 75% if not assigned locally; may have periods of higher travel expectation

Additional Information

Why join our Resourcers team? Come and Resource the World with us!

Acting today to create tomorrow's world;
A company in constant growth;
A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
Challenges to suit you and the absence of routine;
The opportunity to develop your career according to your professional goals;
Internal and external training and coaching programs;
Competitive compensation, pension and benefits;
Multidisciplinary work teams and an OHS-oriented work environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates must be immediately eligible to work legally in Canada; the employer will not sponsor candidates for a work permit or any other Canadian work authorization for this opportunity.

Veolia North America is committed to equal opportunity employment and advancement for all employees and potential employees, and to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

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