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Traveling Commissioning Field Engineer - Electrical

Bala consulting Engineers • Wayne, PA 19087 • Posted 3 days ago

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Hybrid • Full-time • Senior Level

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Bala Consulting Engineers is seeking a mid-level Commissioning Engineer with a strong background in electrical engineering to join their team. The role involves traveling to client sites throughout the US to perform hands-on testing and technical oversight of electrical equipment and systems. This includes electrical system upgrades in existing facilities and new power systems testing for fortune 500 companies across various industries. The position requires a willingness to travel extensively, work various hours, and hold a driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Perform commissioning and/or QA/QC hands-on testing of electrical equipment.
  • Manage Commissioning and Testing Projects (client, internal team and project financials).
  • Lead projects and write proposals, test scripts and reports.
  • Mentor and train other Commissioning team members.
  • Coordinate invoicing with Accounting Department.
  • Attend conferences and networking events periodically.
  • National travel needed as necessary to complete Commissioning & Testing activities at client sites with reimbursement of expenses for travel/lodging/car rental/meals.

Qualifications

Required

  • Mid-level commissioning engineer (7+ years of experience)
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or similar qualification
  • Willingness to travel across the U.S. for extended periods
  • Ability to work various hours (days, night and weekends)
  • Hold driver's license
  • Ability to pass 5 year background check and drug screening

Preferred

  • Military background in electrical system's operation and repair
  • Thermography Scanning Certification
  • EIT/PE/CPMP certification
  • SKM Power System Software experience (i.e. Short Circuit Studies)
  • Proficient technical writing skills

Full Job Description

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.

We adding are a talented Commissioning engineer who will travel to client sites throughout the US. This role joins a team of industry leading on-site commissioning/QA/QC electrical systems testing engineers. This world class team performs 'hands-on' testing and provide technical oversight of electrical equipment and associated normal and standby power distribution systems. Oversight includes but is not limited to, electrical system(s) upgrades in existing facilities and new power systems testing (new construction) for fortune 500 companies throughout the U.S. Projects include data centers, trading floors, broadcast facilities, high rise infrastructure and high-end offices. Scope typically includes UPS, Generator, power generation / distribution and controls systems. It also includes predictive preventative maintenance program planning and execution, and systemic and component troubleshooting throughout the commissioning process.

What we are looking for in a candidate:
  1. Mid-level commissioning engineer (7+ years of experience)
  2. BS in Electrical Engineering (or similar qualification-required)
  3. Military background in electrical system's operation and repair a plus.
  4. Must be willing to travel across the U.S. for extended periods of time required to support project construction schedules and work various hours (days, night and weekends)
  5. Thermography Scanning Certification a plus
  6. Must have proficient technical writing skills (proposals, test scripts and reports)
  7. EIT/PE/CPMP a plus
  8. SKM Power System Software experience a plus (i.e. Short Circuit Studies)
  9. Hardworking and well-motivated engineer with the desire to learn and solve problems
  10. Ability to work in office and client sites (new construction and existing facilities)
  11. Hold driver's license
  12. Must be able to pass 5 year background check (no felonies, no financial frauds) and be willing to take (and pass) drug screening as required by the client

What this opportunity entails:
  1. Perform commissioning and/or QA/QC hands on testing of electrical equipment.
  2. Manage Commissioning and Testing Projects (client, internal team and project financials)
  3. Lead projects and write proposals, test scripts and reports
  4. Mentor and train other Commissioning team members
  5. Coordinate invoicing with Accounting Department
  6. Attend conferences and networking events periodically
  7. National travel needed as necessary to complete Commissioning & Testing activities at client sites with reimbursement of expenses for travel/ lodging/car rental/meals.

Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development. As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.

Bala offers comprehensive benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (7) paid holidays
  • 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
  • Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
  • Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
  • Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Full-time onsite roles qualify for one day remote work

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