Substation Commissioning Engineer - East Region

About the Position

Substation Commissioning Engineer - East Region

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support, and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start-up, and decommissioning, and field engineering.

Verification that Transmission Substation Equipment is commissioned in compliance with project contract and specification requirements, conforms to design operational feasibility, and is set up and tested per the supplier’s requirements, within the engineer’s discipline capacity.

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id: 116271

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: No

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Responsibilities

• Sets up equipment
• Performs equipment calibration
• Confirms device set points per design
• Performs alarm checks to SCADA per substation commissioning packages
• Loads and tests settings and programming in protection relays, RTU, RTAC
• Performs required functional testing of equipment and systems
• Verifies equipment installation per design
• Walks down substation for erection completion
• Identifies damaged or failed devices for replacements within completion schedule
• Prepares testing and commissioning documentation
• Assists and learns the aspects of substation yard apparatus testing
• Learns and implements safety protocols and procedures
• Familiar with substation schematic sets, able to navigate prints to find necessary drawings
• Learns how to properly and safely operate a man-lift
• Assists and learns the aspects of DC function testing
• Assists and learns the aspects of secondary injection of currents and potentials
• Learns how to properly identify different equipment in substations
• Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Some design experience preferred; Bachelor's of Engineering preferred
• Preferred Skills: Project Instructions Manual, contract documents, and startup guidelines, Division Policies, Supervisory Skills, Communications Skills, Planning Skills, Multi-tasking Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Computer Skills, Knowledge of discipline technical principles related to power plants, Knowledge of tools, equipment, and instruments used in performance of job duties, Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools

Minimum Qualifications

• No prior startup experience required
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

• OSHA 10 Hour Training

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas
• See and hear naturally or with correction
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls according to a set procedure
• Requires repetitive movement
• May require work above 5 feet in height
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds
• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• Work around hazardous equipment
• Typical office environment
• This position is considered a safety-sensitive position

We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including health care benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurances, along with disability and a robust wellness program
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time
• Company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union
• Performance-based bonus program
• Opportunity to be part of a 100 percent ESOP-owned company where professionals are empowered to drive personal and company growth and share in the financial rewards of success through stock ownership
• Commitment to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations compliance

About the Company

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

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