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Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC · 10 hours ago

Electrical Startup/Commissioning Engineer

Merritt Island, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Electrical Startup/Commissioning Engineer opportunity at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL. The role involves performing required testing for facility commissioning and startup, managing electrical commissioning processes, and coordinating with various disciplines to ensure successful project completion.

ConsultingInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support plant startup and commissioning processes

Manage electrical commissioning for assigned systems and drive it to completion/handover

Completes testing per Company Corporate Standard Test and Commissioning Procedures (STCP) and Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPP)

Review completed test records, data sheets, procedures etc. to assure the requirements being met, including subcontractors test submittals

Analyzes assigned activities to determine the scope, time, and resource requirements

Plans and schedules CSU execution activities including sequence and resource requirements

Prepare test packages, reviewing engineering design, and vendor submittals

Coordinate with Construction, and other Commissioning disciplines to complete all required testing

Provide input to engineering on revisions required to system descriptions, vendor operating and maintenance manuals, etc

Perform live electrical work in accordance with corporate procedures and guidance

Using well developed interpersonal skills to interact closely and frequently with client management and operations and maintenance personnel

Reviews preventative maintenance procedures and schedules for maintaining equipment once it has been commissioned

Supports long term storage and maintenance requirements on equipment following turnover from construction to startup prior to when it is commissioned

Supervise and direct subcontract personnel as required to support commissioning activities

Prepare system testing and turnover documentation including scoped documents, test records, test procedures and other required documents

Participates in Construction to CSU and CSU to Owner turnover walkdowns for assign areas of responsibility

Manage closeout of punch list items

Initiates requisitions for field purchases and prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment

Performs and/or monitors testing of equipment to assure conformance with specifications and compliance with test procedures

Prepares job hazard analysis (JHA), performs Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA)

Identifies and resolves/elevates ES&H issues in the field

Understand and follow NFPA 70E requirements for Electrical related work

Qualification

Electrical CommissioningLow/Medium Voltage SystemsTesting ProceduresProject SchedulingInstrumentation & ControlTechnical WritingMicrosoft 365Supervisory SkillsSafety PracticesCommunication Skills

Required

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in engineering, a hard science or mathematics from an accredited college or university, a current or previously held industrial or military license/certification/qualification in electrical work and 2-5 years of relevant experience or a sufficient number of specialized courses in an appropriate engineering or scientific discipline to meet the job requirements, or 6-9 years of relevant experience

Two to five years' experience in the testing or maintenance of low to medium voltage switchgear, transformers and power distribution systems, experience with calibration of the associated protective relay is desired

At least two years' experience in supervising or managing craft electrical workers to perform commissioning or maintenance activities

ML2 is a vertical build (~400-foot tower) so physically challenging with extensive walking in and around a tight construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces

Experience with low and medium voltage electrical systems

Knowledge and understanding of engineering systems, applications of startup and operations; and previous experience in industrial Electrical Commissioning roles

Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and criteria pertinent to startup, maintenance, operations, or testing

Experience with Instrumentation & Control System Interfacing / Testing and advantage

Experience with subcontract package development and onsite day to day subcontractor management

Familiar with Work Authorizations, Permitting and Lock-Out, Tag-Out (LOTO) process and procedures

Good technical writing skills

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check which includes verification of employment and education

Must be able to obtain a NASA badge for access to the Kennedy Space Center

In-depth knowledge in the areas of Electrical systems and knowledge of principles and practices related to sound design, testing, and operation

Good knowledge of related safety, construction, and engineering practices and the economics involved

Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, safety requirements, and design criteria, specifically including energy isolation management (lock-out-tag-out) and NFPA-70E

Skilled in standard software tools, including Microsoft 365 office suite (Excel, Word, and Access), to plan and track work progress

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, along with effective presentation skills

Must be able to travel to manufacturing facilities within U.S. to support factory acceptance testing and other business-related meetings/activities

Ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions and multiple tasks

US Citizenship Required

Preferred

Previous experience and knowledge of Startup and Test procedures, programs, and processes

Previous experience as Electrical Startup, Commissioning and Testing

Good understanding of project scheduling and performing system testing and commissioning and using automation tools such as Setroute and TeamWorks

Previous experience in commissioning and testing scoping to understand system boundaries, create test packages, follow schedule, and procedure writing

Previous NASA or aerospace Electrical commissioning and testing experience

A good knowledge of NASA work methods, installation details and technical requirements

Design experience to NASA communication standards and network architecture (including Allen Bradley DLR experience)

Experience with TeamWorks, Setroute, Smart Completions