Posting Title: Sr. Commissioning Engineer
Reports To: Senior Manager, Commissioning
Location: California | Indiana
Salary Range: $100,000 to $150,000
Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE

For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: BA/BS in Electrical Engineering.

We are seeking a highly qualified COMMISSIONING Engineer to become part of a collaborative team, in our Renewables Group. You will have the challenge of working on multiple Utility Scale Photovoltaic (PV), Battery Storage (BESS) and Substation projects throughout North America. This position is within the program management department but is considered a technical position. Applicants with experience in and understanding of the electrical contracting industry are preferred.

This individual will work closely CEI Project Team(s), Engineers of Record and 3rd party subcontractors to ensure the project commission documentation is completed and transmitted in an effective and efficient manner.

• Desire/Willingness to travel domestically, 50-75% of the time over extended periods
• Background in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Systems.
• Strong understanding of PV and energy storage systems.
• Ability to read and understand all disciplines of construction plans and single line diagrams associated with PV systems, energy storage systems and substations
• Familiarity with project lifecycle and contract structures for solar, storage and high voltage projects.
• Subject matter expert in the testing and commissioning of utility scale PV, Energy Storage and Substation projects.
• Expertise in regulations, compliance, and standards around applicable IEC and IEEE standards and Power Plant Controls (PPC)/ SCADA, racking, electrical Balance of System, Power Conversion Systems. (AC and DC portion of projects)
• Develop technical 3rd party subcontract SOW documents and RFP’s, review associated proposals from a technical perspective and participate in subcontractor selection.
• Understands Automatic Dispatch System (ADS) and Automatic Generation Controls (AGC) requirements.
• Can lead and facilitate technical discussions with Utility Scale Developers and Subcontractors, generate meeting minutes and maintain action lists with respect to commissioning.
• Facilitate problem solving activities using formal processes to investigate and determine root cause
• Monitor testing and commissioning activities in conjunction with the onsite Project Management and Union Supervision to ensure that testing and commissioning support has been planned in accordance with the project schedule.
• Represent CEI in discussions with clients regarding component electrical testing, system functional testing, plant operational testing and status of OEM and 3rd Party performance.
• Oversee varies specialty subcontractors to ensure their adherence to contractual obligations
• Review and comment on technical test procedures, construction and commissioning schedules, drawing packages. Ensure compliance to these documents.
• Strong knowledge base for interacting with SCADA engineers, Utilities, ISO’s, IPPs in the US market.
• Understanding of Power plant modeling software and model creation in PSSE, PSCAD, or similar tools
• Strong understanding of network communication architectures, protocols, NERC standards
• Support the team with proactive communications.
• Ability to multi task and change priorities quickly.
• Able to convert complex technical requirements into an actionable plan.
• Passionate about solving customers’ problems and focused on product value to the customer.

Knowledge: Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Some barriers to entry exist at this level (e.g., dept/peer review).
Job Complexity: Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
Supervision: Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).