Senior Commissioning Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Services (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is: - 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history - A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant - An ENR Top 500 Firm We have a Senior Commissioning Engineer position available in Denver, CO. The Senior Commissioning/Testing Engineer will be responsible for testing/commissioning Transmission and Distribution substations additions or modifications are installed, function, and energized correctly. This position is responsible for leading the testing and commissioning of electrical equipment within an electrical substation or generator plant. Performing and directing all aspects of electrical testing including, but not limited to, protection relays, circuit breakers, transformers and other substation equipment. Senior Engineer is responsible for training new engineers/technicians in relay testing, equipment testing and substation commissioning. Responsibilities also include: **Major Responsibilities** This position requires the Commissioning Engineer to provide testing and commissioning services along with engineering to the Utility Substation and Generation Stations. Responsibilities include: - Review specifications and engineering drawings to understand the purpose and functionality of substation - Directly witness or perform critical tests such as DC Functional Trip Testing prior to energization and in-service - Direct crews as necessary during critical work junctures (final commissioning and through startup) - Perform all electrical testing including but not limited to P&C control equipment - Demonstrate ability to service newly designed and experimental equipment, which has not been seen before, and instill confidence in the customer - Assist field crews and dispatch in developing switching to properly sequence in equipment, making sure proper hold points for testing are incorporated - Monitor the construction and be available to address technical questions as they arise during construction, installation and testing. - Management of resources and services required to install electrical equipment - Demonstrate safety consciousness in equipment handling, electrical and electronic procedures, and the unique situations encountered at diverse work sites - Maintain all service equipment including all test equipment, tools issued to meet specifications including ISO requirements, etc. in good working condition and maintain sufficient inventory to respond to standard calls - Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, demonstrates an awareness of customer needs, preferences, and time and financial constraints - Proven customer service, sales ability, and ability to handle difficult customers and gain their satisfaction - Assists in the development of estimates for client proposals - Near project completion, as the equipment is ready to have its control schemes functionally tested and the equipment energized, commissioning engineer will likely be required to work extended hours/days in a row at a particular job site - Knowledge of programming and testing protection relays from GE, SEL, ALSTOM, SCHNEIDER, SIEMENS, and ABB. Ability to develop programming macros for use in automated relay testing - Ability to understand AC and DC elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams and one-line drawings for the purpose of understanding system operation and developing testing requirements and procedures - Develop standard testing documentation, training procedures and maintain all project documentation including certifications and calibration records. Candidate should be able to obtain NICET certification or equivalent **Ideal Candidate Qualifications** - Proven ability to motivate, mentor, and optimize in a collaborative, team-oriented environment - Goal oriented and focused - Strong drive, energy, enthusiasm, and proactive styl…