Commissioning Engineer (m/w/d)

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Job Description

The Commissioning Engineer – BESS is responsible for directing and managing activities required for commissioning/start-up and warranty requirements for the utility battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities.

Requirements

• Provides input for integrated test schedules to support utility scale battery energy storage projects.
• Manages the activities related to drafting and implementing project-specific commissioning plans and coordinates pre-commissioning activities & handover process (including factory acceptance tests).
• Works with discipline engineers to coordinate interconnection requirements with utilities.
• Manages documentation and coordination requirements during and post-construction.
• Manages and organizes the site commissioning manager's tasks, deliverables, and activities.
• Manages and oversees the site commissioning personnel or 3rd party suppliers, ensures construction testing and QA documentation is available and assembled into the turn-over document books for the commissioning stage.
• Leads onsite plant commissioning and performance testing.
• Leads the field of Electrical, Mechanical, Instrument/Controls, SCADA Commissioning Specialists, and Vendor representatives in the scheduling, supervision, and performance of all Commissioning, testing activities, and documentation.
• Manages site commissioning personnel in the establishment of the Safety Tagging, Lockout & Work Permit Program and ensuring compliance with its provisions.
• Interfaces with the Owner’s Operations Department to schedule O&M training.
• Supervises site turnover and O&M documentation for a client or an operation entity.
• Supervises Warranty requests for completed project sites.
• Works with the Construction Manager or his designee to jointly develop the Punch List before the system/equipment is released for Commissioning.
• Possesses verbal and written communication skills with the ability to learn and effectively share information within a team environment.
• Displays proficiency in using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel for effective communication, scheduling, data management, and collaboration within a team environment.
• Attends and completes required safety training and complies with safety rules and regulations.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, and attends meetings as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Operates Company vehicle to oversee site operations.
• Understands and implements safety requirements as outlined by NFPA 70E.

Safety

• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering or 7+ years of real-world experience in commissioning utility scale BESS required.
• OSHA10 or higher required.
• 2+ Years experience managing electrical utility scale commissioning personnel and activities required.
• 5+ years electrical field experience within electrical construction projects required, BESS preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License Required.
• Ability to travel domestic and internationally 51-75% of the time required.
• NFPA70E certification preferred.
• Project Management training or certification preferred.
• Utility-scale in battery energy storage facility testing for EPC or Utilities in the United States.
• Intermediate level of knowledge in underground and overhead distribution design; transmission systems and design; single and three-phase electrical design.
• D.C. systems architecture and testing.
• Field Construction, Commissioning, and start-up experience preferred.
• National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) standards, NESC, NFPA 70E, and IEEE/IES/API Standards.
• NETA and IEEE standards as related to utility-scale battery energy storage facilities. EMS systems, BMS systems, Inverters, Medium Voltage Transformers, MV and LV cabling, grounding, and BESS-specific component testing.
• Organization, planning, decision-making, problem analyses, and leadership.
• The commercial performance of power plants.
• Understand and implement safety requirements as outlined by NFPA 70E.
• Outage planning and coordination review and oversight as outlined in NFPA 70E.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel at short notice.
• Familiarity with NERC guidelines and various ISO and TSO organization requirements is preferred.
• Familiarity with DCS / SCADA control systems and methods for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Familiarity with testing of mechanical and solid-state relaying systems is a plus.
• Ability to interpret and integrate contract documents.
• Ability to assist in the development and interpretation of project schedules.
• Ability to communicate both internally and externally with both personnel and clients.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel at short notice.
• Ability to obtain a valid, current passport to travel outside the U.S.
• Functional competencies include attention to detail, communication, excellence, system thinking, and business acumen.

Anticipated base salary range: $102,000 - $120,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Pulling (5-15lbs), Pushing (5-15lbs), Lifting (5-15lbs), Stooping is required.

Occasionally: Carrying (5-15lbs), Gripping, Handling, Pinching, Walking is required.

Frequently: Standing is required.

Constantly: Reading, Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion, Sitting is required.

Rarely exposed to wet and vibration in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, noise, hazards in the work environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.