Black & Veatch
Substation Commissioning Engineer - Central Region
Black & Veatch, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Black & Veatch Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. Job Summary
By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering. Verification that Transmission Substation Equipment is commissioned in compliance with project contract and specification requirements, conforms to design operational feasibility, and is set up and tested per the supplier’s requirements, within the engineer’s discipline capacity. Provides functional direction to technicians and craft on staff. Key Responsibilities
Participates in the preparation and maintenance of a detailed commissioning schedule. Proactively plans for commissioning activities and major milestones Is an Independent Resource who is not involved with the construction of the project. Executes the commissioning effort ensuring compliance with the associated specifications and contracts and ultimately resulting in an efficient and timely turnover to the client. Completes thorough system walk downs/reviews to establish the completion status of systems and identify outstanding items to be completed. Qualified as a subject matter expert (SME) in the following areas: Protection System design, settings/configurations, installation, testing and commissioning, and/or NERC CIP ESP/Security Zone commissioning. Oversees the commissioning process, reviews and approves documentation and test results received from the responsible organization, and provides technical support. Reviews and supports Commissioning Test Plan and test results for Relay Calibration and Operation (Tests from Engineering) for all Protection System Relays. Provides technical/troubleshooting support to relay commissioning test plans. Reviews and approves relay test results. Receives Protection System Commissioning documentation from the responsible organization for review and approval. Reviews and approves AC Acceptance (Load Check) for all Protection System Relay validating acceptable test results provided by the testing resources immediately after energization. Ensures correct symmetrical phasing of voltages and currents with balanced loading. After receiving notification from Document Management, provides Post Commissioning Review of all Protection System Commissioning documentation. Reviews all Checklists and Test Reports for adequacy and completeness. Provides feedback to the commissioning resource organization. Completes review within two weeks of receiving the documentation from DM. Provides SWMS Inventory and Configuration Validation. Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities. Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements. Preferred Qualifications
NICET or NETA Certification preferred. 5+ years of relevant startup experience preferred. Minimum Qualifications
OSHA 10 Hour Training. Work Environment/Physical Demands
Physical Demands:
Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas. See and hear naturally or with correction. Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. Requires repetitive movement. May require work above 5 feet in height. Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. Work Environment:
High Voltage Substation environment: Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Work around hazardous equipment. Typical office environment. This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
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Substation Commissioning Engineer - Central Region
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Black & Veatch Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. Job Summary
By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering. Verification that Transmission Substation Equipment is commissioned in compliance with project contract and specification requirements, conforms to design operational feasibility, and is set up and tested per the supplier’s requirements, within the engineer’s discipline capacity. Provides functional direction to technicians and craft on staff. Key Responsibilities
Participates in the preparation and maintenance of a detailed commissioning schedule. Proactively plans for commissioning activities and major milestones Is an Independent Resource who is not involved with the construction of the project. Executes the commissioning effort ensuring compliance with the associated specifications and contracts and ultimately resulting in an efficient and timely turnover to the client. Completes thorough system walk downs/reviews to establish the completion status of systems and identify outstanding items to be completed. Qualified as a subject matter expert (SME) in the following areas: Protection System design, settings/configurations, installation, testing and commissioning, and/or NERC CIP ESP/Security Zone commissioning. Oversees the commissioning process, reviews and approves documentation and test results received from the responsible organization, and provides technical support. Reviews and supports Commissioning Test Plan and test results for Relay Calibration and Operation (Tests from Engineering) for all Protection System Relays. Provides technical/troubleshooting support to relay commissioning test plans. Reviews and approves relay test results. Receives Protection System Commissioning documentation from the responsible organization for review and approval. Reviews and approves AC Acceptance (Load Check) for all Protection System Relay validating acceptable test results provided by the testing resources immediately after energization. Ensures correct symmetrical phasing of voltages and currents with balanced loading. After receiving notification from Document Management, provides Post Commissioning Review of all Protection System Commissioning documentation. Reviews all Checklists and Test Reports for adequacy and completeness. Provides feedback to the commissioning resource organization. Completes review within two weeks of receiving the documentation from DM. Provides SWMS Inventory and Configuration Validation. Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities. Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements. Preferred Qualifications
NICET or NETA Certification preferred. 5+ years of relevant startup experience preferred. Minimum Qualifications
OSHA 10 Hour Training. Work Environment/Physical Demands
Physical Demands:
Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas. See and hear naturally or with correction. Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. Requires repetitive movement. May require work above 5 feet in height. Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. Work Environment:
High Voltage Substation environment: Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Work around hazardous equipment. Typical office environment. This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
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