Veolia | North America
Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Commissioning
Veolia | North America, Springfield, Nebraska, United States, 68059
Senior Project Engineer - Electrical Commissioning
Veolia North America
is a leading environmental company, the largest private water operator and technology provider in the United States for three consecutive years. 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. Veolia serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipal customers across North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees at over 350 locations across North America.
Job Description Position Purpose:
Senior Project Engineer responsible for planning and conducting commissioning of electrical systems. Must be self‑motivated, energetic, with understanding of building electrical design and construction. Experienced in commissioning of electrical systems ranging in size, rating, and complexity. Provides theoretical and practical knowledge in commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and controls. Reviews project information, coordinates and executes daily field activities, maintains documentation, assists the Project Manager with schedule and resource planning, and mentors project engineers. May lead small to medium‑sized projects and contributes to high‑technical assessments.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments, including high voltage and medium voltage systems.
Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals.
Prepare plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning process.
Conduct commissioning activities from design to occupation phase, in accordance with client requirements and industry best practices.
Attend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and results.
Conduct functional testing of equipment.
Perform analysis of test results using instrumentation and prepare reports.
Understand critical power quality requirements and test procedures.
Perform thermographic surveys and analyze results.
Fully document all field procedures including results, issues, and observations via company templates or online applications.
Report on system performance and make technical recommendations on issues.
Work with the Project Manager and project teams to coordinate and execute field activities.
Prepare and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedules.
Draft comprehensive test procedures for a variety of equipment and systems.
Attend relevant project coordination and schedule meetings as necessary.
May be required to lead commissioning meetings or speak on technical topics.
Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports.
Train and guide associate and senior project engineers on roles and responsibilities.
Respond to project team and client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements.
Be knowledgeable with building equipment, including (but not limited to):
Generator and generator paralleling switchgear
High/medium/low voltage transformer (XFMR)
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems
Battery systems
High/medium/low voltage switchgear (SWGR)
Low voltage main switchboards (MSB)
PLC control
Automatic and semi‑automatic switching controls
Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
Static Transfer Switch (STS)
Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
Busways
Remote Power Panel (RPP)
Grounding systems
Lighting control systems
Work Environment
Travel nationwide 50%–75% (may increase); occasional higher travel expectations.
Qualifications Education & Experience
BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of mission‑critical project experience, or relevant industry experience.
OR minimum 7+ years of experience in commissioning with mission‑critical project experience.
Experience in Mission Critical facility commissioning is essential.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Organized, detail‑oriented, analytical, proactive, problem solver.
Good communication and relationship skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work with limited supervision, and manage junior engineers.
Knowledge & experience with ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines preferred.
Knowledge & experience with InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) test specifications.
Distributed control system experience a plus.
Good understanding of building management systems (BMS) and/or electrical power monitoring system (EPMS).
Deep understanding and application of test instrumentation.
Team player and a “client‑first” mentality.
Required Certification / Licenses / Training
Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or a commissioning certification a plus but not required.
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day.
Carry up to 50 lbs.
Ability to wear required PPE daily.
Benefits Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and an employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.
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is a leading environmental company, the largest private water operator and technology provider in the United States for three consecutive years. 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. Veolia serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipal customers across North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees at over 350 locations across North America.
Job Description Position Purpose:
Senior Project Engineer responsible for planning and conducting commissioning of electrical systems. Must be self‑motivated, energetic, with understanding of building electrical design and construction. Experienced in commissioning of electrical systems ranging in size, rating, and complexity. Provides theoretical and practical knowledge in commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and controls. Reviews project information, coordinates and executes daily field activities, maintains documentation, assists the Project Manager with schedule and resource planning, and mentors project engineers. May lead small to medium‑sized projects and contributes to high‑technical assessments.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments, including high voltage and medium voltage systems.
Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals.
Prepare plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning process.
Conduct commissioning activities from design to occupation phase, in accordance with client requirements and industry best practices.
Attend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and results.
Conduct functional testing of equipment.
Perform analysis of test results using instrumentation and prepare reports.
Understand critical power quality requirements and test procedures.
Perform thermographic surveys and analyze results.
Fully document all field procedures including results, issues, and observations via company templates or online applications.
Report on system performance and make technical recommendations on issues.
Work with the Project Manager and project teams to coordinate and execute field activities.
Prepare and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedules.
Draft comprehensive test procedures for a variety of equipment and systems.
Attend relevant project coordination and schedule meetings as necessary.
May be required to lead commissioning meetings or speak on technical topics.
Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports.
Train and guide associate and senior project engineers on roles and responsibilities.
Respond to project team and client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements.
Be knowledgeable with building equipment, including (but not limited to):
Generator and generator paralleling switchgear
High/medium/low voltage transformer (XFMR)
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems
Battery systems
High/medium/low voltage switchgear (SWGR)
Low voltage main switchboards (MSB)
PLC control
Automatic and semi‑automatic switching controls
Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
Static Transfer Switch (STS)
Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
Busways
Remote Power Panel (RPP)
Grounding systems
Lighting control systems
Work Environment
Travel nationwide 50%–75% (may increase); occasional higher travel expectations.
Qualifications Education & Experience
BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of mission‑critical project experience, or relevant industry experience.
OR minimum 7+ years of experience in commissioning with mission‑critical project experience.
Experience in Mission Critical facility commissioning is essential.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Organized, detail‑oriented, analytical, proactive, problem solver.
Good communication and relationship skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work with limited supervision, and manage junior engineers.
Knowledge & experience with ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines preferred.
Knowledge & experience with InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) test specifications.
Distributed control system experience a plus.
Good understanding of building management systems (BMS) and/or electrical power monitoring system (EPMS).
Deep understanding and application of test instrumentation.
Team player and a “client‑first” mentality.
Required Certification / Licenses / Training
Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or a commissioning certification a plus but not required.
Physical Requirements
Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day.
Carry up to 50 lbs.
Ability to wear required PPE daily.
Benefits Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and an employer‑sponsored 401(k) plan. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.
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