Data Center Project Commissioning Engineer

Company Description

ABOUT:

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) 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. Please visit our website www.veolianorthamerica.com

Job Description

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.

POSITION PURPOSE:  Data Center 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.

Candidate(s) will be supporting Equinix Data Center and/or secondary location at 617 Farm to Market 2404, Abilene, TX 79601.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Background

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

                                                       OR

• Minimum of 4 or more years of experience as a commissioner 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 and work with limited supervision.
• Knowledge & experience with ASHRAE commissioning guidelines preferred.
• 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. 

Required Certification / Licenses / Training

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

Additional Information

DISCLAIMER:

The salary, compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of publication of this notice. The company reserves the right to change this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer! All qualified applicants will be considered 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.