OPERATIONS MANAGER - ELECTRICAL TESTING GROUP

Our client is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States — an ENR Top 500 firm with 40+ years of industry history, also rated as a top Systems Integrator Giant.

This role is responsible for the testing and commissioning of electrical equipment within electrical substations and generator plants. The Commissioning Engineer will perform and direct all aspects of electrical testing — including protection relays, circuit breakers, transformers, and other substation equipment — while also training and mentoring new engineers and technicians in relay testing, equipment testing, and substation commissioning.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of programming and testing protection relays from GE, SEL, Alstom, Schneider, Siemens, and ABB; ability to develop programming macros for automated relay testing

• Ability to read and interpret AC and DC elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams, and one-line drawings for system operation analysis and testing procedure development

• Capable of developing standard testing documentation and maintaining all project documentation including certifications and calibration records; ability to obtain NICET certification or equivalent

• Diverse skill set with the ability to work independently

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review specifications and engineering drawings to understand the purpose and functionality of substations

• Directly witness or perform critical tests such as DC Functional Trip Testing prior to energization and in-service

• Direct crews as necessary during critical work junctures (final commissioning and startup)

• Perform all electrical testing including P&C control equipment

• Demonstrate ability to service newly designed and experimental equipment and instill confidence in the customer

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers; provide scheduling and meet financial requirements

• Manage resources and services required to install electrical equipment

• Demonstrate safety consciousness in equipment handling, electrical and electronic procedures, and diverse work site situations

• Maintain all service and test equipment, tools, and inventory to ISO requirements and in good working condition

• Assist in the development of estimates for client proposals

• Provide proven customer service and ability to handle difficult situations constructively

EXPERIENCE — 3 to 10 years preferred, with capabilities in the following areas:

• In-depth understanding of three-phase power systems

• In-depth understanding of protection and control schemes and implementation

• In-depth experience utilizing relay test sets: SEL, GE, Beckwith, ABB, Basler, and electromechanical relay manufacturers

• In-depth understanding of equipment testing: circuit breakers, transformers, circuit switchers, MOABs, CTs, PTs, batteries and chargers, transfer switches, line tuners, wave traps, carrier relays, etc.

• Experience commissioning new and modified substations

• Experience with rotating machinery including generators and excitation systems

• Experience testing RTUs locally and remotely to system operators

• Experience with SCADA, RTU, and DFR systems

• AutoCAD experience desired

• Ability to travel up to 25%

• Valid and unrestricted driver's license required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary: $120,000–$150,000 annually (depending on location and qualifications)

• Discretionary bonus

• 14% of total annual compensation (salary + bonus) contributed to ESOP retirement each year

• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, HSA, FSA, PTO, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonus, 401(k)/Profit Sharing, EAP, Will Preparation Resources, Worldwide Travel Assistance

Note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a role. They reflect principal elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.