Testing & Commissioning Engineer (Mid-Level)

Company: TRC Companies
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

Due to continued growth, TRC Field Services (FSV) is seekinganadditional Junior to Mid-Level Testing CommissioningEngineer with 3+ years of professional experienceto come grow with us and support our Client Teams inthe Mid-Atlantic Region.

With a staff of over 200 experienced utility and industrial commissioning engineers and test technicians, TRC FSV delivers comprehensive, cost-effective solutions safely to our Customers while providing the best training programs and mentors in this industry and numerous opportunities for growth with excellent benefits.

TRC is one of the premier national providers of testing and commissioning solutions in the country. Our staff undergoes extensive, in-house training, ensuring efficient project start up and adherence to your individual standards and specifications. We follow well documented procedures and guidelines to ensure safe and thorough planning and testing, so we can manage risk and safeguard operations.

Overview:

This position reports to theLead Commissioning Engineer, Senior Test Technician on-site as well as theField Supervisor of Testing and Commissioning Services and is responsible for conducting tests on complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment. This Technician will be trained to performtesting and commissioning on electrical equipment including but not limited to power transformers, protective relays, circuit breakers, control and supervisory equipment, voltage regulators and other equipment within an electric power substation, generating station, or industrial plant.

Responsibilities:

• Perform tests on electrical equipment including but not limited to power transformers, protective relays, circuit breakers, control and supervisory equipment, voltage regulators and other equipment within an electric power substation, generating station, or industrial plant
• Recognize, understand, and utilize the latest industry testing and commissioning standards and guidelines such as IEEE and NETA
• Provide highest level of customer service and consistently delivers a quality product. Maintains highly professional and respectful relationship with clients.
• Promote efficient flow of information and ensure complete and accurate record keeping
• Adhere to and understand project requirements including but not limited to scopes of work, budgets, schedules, specific client requirements, project deliverables, and project closeout
• Become familiar with the Company's drawing system, ANSI Standards, National Electric Safety Code, and the Company's design and construction standards
• Meet the expectations set by TRC for job position as defined in job description and TRC Testing and Commissioning Manual
• Provide timely responses to the Management Team when asked to provide information, perform tasks, or other duties as assigned
• Utilizing required PPE, assist Senior Test Technicians and Lead Commissioning Engineers in providing safe testing commissioning services to customers
• Conduct TRC's formal walkdown procedure prior to energizing any equipmentRequirements
  • Education and/or Experience- Either an Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering orPower Systems or4-year electrical apprenticeship program graduatewith 3+ years of relevant work experience in performing tests on electrical equipment including power transformers, protective relays, circuit breakers, control and supervisory equipment, voltage regulators and other equipment within an electric power substation, generating station, or industrial plant and commissioning such equipment.Internships or actual experience within electrical utilities testing or commercial, industrial or powerplant electrical testing commissioning is highly preferred.
    • Knowledge of or ability to learn quickly: electrical protection systems, including relay communications. Average understanding of AC and DC schematics, wiring and interconnect drawings, one line and three-line diagrams. Understand design intent of all protection and control (P C) circuits
    • Experience with any of the following electrical testing is highly preferred: SF6 Gas, Oil Sampling, Vacuum Bottle Integrity, Core-Ground Test, Insulation Resistance, Winding Resistance, Nitrogen System, Power Factor, Excitation, Sweep Frequency Response Analysis, Turns Ratio, Polarity, Dielectric Withstand, Motion Analysis, Operating Mechanism Inspection, Contact Resistance, Capacitance, Inductance, Impedance, Disconnect Jaw and Blade Alignment, Battery Strap and Cell Resistance/Specific Gravity/Load Tests
      • Must be available for out-of-town travel of up to several weeks at a timeand travel within the Mid-Atlantic Region as needed.
      • Must be availabletowork weekends, overtime,holidays and night workas needed
      • Must have excellent verbal and written skills and be able to communicate and negotiate effectively with Clients. Coworkers and Management
      • Must have solid computer skills
      • US citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status required
      • Valid driver's license issued byUSstate of residence and in good standing is required and ability to complete compliant background checks and drug testing
      • Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
        
        TRC offers advancement potential, unparalleled training/ mentoring andahighlycompetitive compensation and benefits package including a 401k plan with a company matchand first year vesting in Employer contributions. For more information, please visit our website atwww.trccompanies.com.
        
        TRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
        
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