Client: First Energy
Roles Needed: Commissioning Engineers (For clarity, TRC calls these folks Commission Engineers but clients/others call them Startup Coordinators) only First Energy calls them Startup Coordinators and only on this project. My point is, if you search for startup coordinators, you not gonna find anything. Search for Commissioning Engineers.
Degree: Not required, experience is more important
Number of Openings: 10 (looking for leads)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration of Project: Long term
Location: Ohio, NJ and PA and Parts of West Virgina.

General Overview:
We have multiple positions for a commissioning engineer based in NJ, OH, PA and WV. This position requires technical knowledge and experience in the design, operation, testing and maintenance of substation equipment such as transformer, circuit breakers, CTs, PTs, batteries, switchgears etc.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Provide technical support for Megger substation test equipment via telephone, with personal visits, demonstrations and hands-on training.
Validate new Megger products through testing of hardware and software for various applications and provide feedback for product enhancement/improvement.
Work with engineering team on product specifications, applications, software and contribute towards product design & development.
Prepare white papers, application notes and technical articles to reinforce Megger as subject matter expert in power industry.
Should be able to present on different theoretical topics and case studies at conferences and technical meetings.
Minimum Skills and Competencies:
Preferably 3-5 years of direct experience in substation field testing and commissioning. (Bachelors degree in Engineering is a plus)
Knowledge of power system operation and circuit analysis.
Have a good working knowledge of the methods and procedures used in utility substation design, commissioning and maintenance practices.
Familiarity with design, construction and operation of transformer, circuit breakers and batteries.
Experience in the installation, testing, and maintenance of substation assets.
Knowledge of different transformer, circuit breakers and batteries testing methods and ability to perform results analysis.
Knowledge of applicable and relevant IEEE, NETA, IEC and NERC standards as it relates to testing and maintenance.
Ability to present technical topics and communicate effectively in front of a large audience consisting of technicians, engineers, managers and key decision makers.
Position requires strong computer skills including knowledge of various Windows platforms, software installation, various PC I/O ports and Microsoft Office.
Additional Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to work independently as well as within small teams
Demonstrated ability to multi-task with ability to get things done
Strong organizational skills
External Contacts:
Extensive customer interface
Travel Requirements:
Requires up to 75% travel
Job Type: Ongoing contract
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Experience:
substation field testing and commissioning: 3 years (Required)
power system operation and circuit analysis: 3 years (Required)
IEEE, NETA, IEC and NERC standards: 3 years (Required)