Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Who We Are

We’re Genesis AEC – an award-winning architecture, engineering, construction management, and CQV firm and a leader in the life sciences industry. Ranked #5 in Pharmaceutical Design by ENR magazine, we’re designing and constructing facilities that advance worldwide health. We’re proud to contribute to our client’s success, earning honors that include a 2021 ISPE Facility of the Year (FOYA) award and an ENR Mid-Atlantic’s Best Manufacturing Project award for our work at the National Institutes of Health.

Our culture is based on inclusion, one where all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives are embraced. When you’re on our team, you’ll find you are supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow – with opportunities, training, and a work-life balance to help you succeed.

Genesis values hard-working, self-motivated workers who are willing to learn and advance. We offer career tracks to advance positions in both field engineering, technical, and management roles.

What You Will Do

As an Electrical Commissioning Engineer, you will be part of our Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) team that focuses on assuring that projects are installed and operated to meet design and owner requirements.  Your focus will be on the commissioning of various types of electrical infrastructure equipment and systems, such as switchgear, substations, emergency generators, distribution equipment, and types of electrically based building systems.  You will utilize the Genesis philosophy applied to industry standard practices to plan and implement a commissioning program for a variety of different types of projects.  This can include (not limited to):

• Developing commissioning specifications
• Preparing commissioning plans and commissioning checklist documents
• Reviewing contractor submittals and shop drawings
• Performing field inspections of equipment and various MEP systems 
• Walking down design and vendor drawings in the field
• Coordinating with construction managers, contractors, and vendors
• Identifying discrepancies and updating issue logs
• Witnessing equipment startups
• Attending factory acceptance tests
• Working with the NETA testing agents to ensure that systems are tested as specified
• Performing functional performance testing to ensure systems are working properly
• Reviewing NETA testing, contractor testing, and thermographic imaging reports
• Reviewing Power quality reports and harmonic analysis
• Working with the project team to resolve issues
• Participating in the vendor training process
• Preparing final commissioning reports and turnover packages

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated strengths in Electrical Distribution Systems, Generator sets, Lighting, Fire Alarm, and other low-voltage electrical systems.
• BA or AS degree in electrical engineering or related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree and experience
• Strong computer skills, proficient with MS Office applications
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to commute to multiple job sites during the workweek
• Resourceful and self-motivated. 
• Overnight travel will be required when supporting out-of-town projects
• Experience with some or all of the following:
  • Electrical distribution (medium voltage substations, switchgear, transformers, and electrical metering)
  • Emergency/standby power (generators, automatic transfer switches, and paralleling systems)
  • Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) with battery, flywheel, and/or Fuel cell backup.
  • Breaker coordination, arc flash, and short circuit studies
  • Building Automation Systems (BAS), Emergency Power Management Systems (EPMS), and SCADA systems
  • Monitoring and automation systems, such as PLC systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Life Science, Healthcare, Laboratory, Telecom, or Mission Critical industries
• 3-5 years of design and/or field experience
• Prior commissioning experience
• OSHA safety training
• Technical writing
• Relevant experience in the field of construction, startup, and/or design
• An understanding of basic cGMP requirements and good documentation practices

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• Our collaborative and positive culture sets us apart
• We offer flexible work schedules. 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx insurance plans, with two-thirds of your premiums and deductible paid!
• Competitive 401k match program
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Thought leadership opportunities, including a $1,000 award for presenting or publishing your technical expertise!
• Competitive company-paid training opportunities
• A 5% salary increase for earning your professional license!
• Endless opportunities to grow your career
• And so much more!