Project Engineer

Job DescriptionCompany Description

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent.

Job Description

Position Purpose: Project Engineer – Commissioning of equipment and systems with Electrical focus. Must be a self-motivated, energetic professional, with experience and an understanding of building MEP systems design, construction, and commissioning of critical 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, executing daily field activities, maintaining project documentation, assisting the Project Manager, and providing guidance to junior engineers. This role requires technical competency and organizational skills, and is expected to work well in a team environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments, including HV and MV primary distribution

Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals

Prepare plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning process

Conduct commissioning activities from the Design Phase into the Occupation Phase, in accordance with client requirements

Attend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and results

Conduct physical testing of electrical equipment and measure results using test instrumentation

Fully document all field procedures, including results, issues, and observations using online applications

Report on electrical system performance and make technical recommendations on issues

Work with project teams to coordinate and execute field activities.

Review and comment on project documentation, plans, and schedules

Submit and maintain daily commissioning reports as required

Assist in the training of junior engineers

Respond to customer inquiries in a manner that exceeds the customer’s expectations

Ensure compliance with company, client, and project safety requirements

Knowledgeable with common mechanical, and controls-related building equipment, including:

Engine generators

Uninterruptible power supplies & battery systems

Medium and low-voltage electrical switchgear

PLC controls and sequences of operations

Automatic transfer switches

Static transfer switches

Power distribution units

Busways

Grounding Systems.

Work Environment:

Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day

Carry up to 50 lbs.

Ability to wear required PPE daily.

Travel nationwide 50% - 75% if not assigned locally.

Qualifications

Education/Experience / Background:

BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering with 2 or more years with mission critical project experience, or relavent and applicable industry experience

OR

Minimum of 4 or more years of experience as a commissioner with mission critical project experience, or relavent 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 and work with limited supervision

Knowledge & experience with ASHRAE commissioning guidelines

Distributed control system experience a plus

Reasonable understanding of Building Management Systems

Deep understanding and application of test instrumentation

Team player and a “client-first” mentality

Certification/Licenses:

Professional Engineers License and a Commissioning certification a plus but not required.

Additional Information

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. 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,,,, sexual,,, 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.