Company Description

Veolia in North America 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. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.

Job Description

Position Purpose: 

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 systemsReview system designs for compliance with client facility goalsPrepare plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning processConduct commissioning activities from the design phase through the occupation phase, in accordance with client requirements and industry commissioning process best practicesAttend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and resultsConduct functional testing of equipmentPerform analysis of test results using instrumentation and prepare reportsUnderstand critical power quality requirements and test proceduresPerform thermographic surveys and analyze resultsFully document all field procedures including results, issues and observations either via company provided templates or online applicationsReport on system performance and make technical recommendations on issuesWork with the Project Manager and project teams to coordinate and execute field activitiesPrepare and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedulesDraft comprehensive test procedures for a variety of equipment and systemsAttend relevant project coordination and schedule meetings as necessaryMay be required to lead commissioning meetings or speak on technical topicsAssist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reportsTrain and guide both Associate Project Engineers and Project Engineers on roles & responsibilitiesRespond to project team and client inquiries in a professional and timely mannerComply with company, client, and project safety requirementsBe knowledgeable with building equipment, including, but not limited to:GeneratorGenerator Paralleling SwitchgearHigh / Medium / Low Voltage Transformer (XFMR)Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS Systems)Battery SystemsHigh / Medium / Low Voltage Switchgear (SWGR)Low Voltage Main Switchboards (MSB)PLC ControlAutomatic and Semi-Automatic Switching ControlsElectrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)Static Transfer Switch (STS)Power Distribution Unit (PDU)BuswaysRemote Power Panel (RPP)Grounding SystemsLighting Control Systems

Work Environment:

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

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

OR

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.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $120000 to $140000 per year.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.