Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Actalent - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Electrical Commissioning Engineer at Actalent is responsible for the technical documentation and commissioning of hydroelectric turbine-generator units. This role involves reviewing designs, preparing installation manuals, and ensuring compliance with technical specifications while coordinating with various engineering teams and clients during the commissioning phase.

Responsibilities

• Review technical contract specifications and identify design requirements.
• Develop concepts for solutions and systems related to hydroelectric turbine-generator units.
• Supervise designers and participate in the preparation of engineering documents such as block diagrams and electrical diagrams.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, suppliers, and customers for equipment system integration.
• Produce technical specifications for electrical equipment and review shop drawings.
• Carry out engineering instructions for work or inspections at the plant.
• Monitor and update the budget and engineering schedule with project teams.
• Organize and participate in design reviews.
• Check and approve technical documentation produced under supervision.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of design tools and rules.
• Identify root causes and participate in problem-solving.
• Prepare technical documentation for submission.
• Review vendor engineering documentation for compliance with specifications.
• Resolve technical electrical installation issues during assembly.
• Direct the commissioning of units on-site and coordinate daily meetings.
• Contribute to quality and excellence in installation and commissioning execution.
• Propose design changes to improve safety, quality, and reduce installation time and costs.
• Enhance the Field Services team's technical excellence through support and training.
• Support the project execution team on installation and commissioning matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electronics engineering.
• Experience in turbine-generator instrumentation or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in general instrumentation and control system design.
• Knowledge of hydroelectric or other power generation fields.
• Knowledge of hydraulic power and control systems.
• Ability to analyze and resolve technical problems and design cost-effective solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical CAD software.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project).
• Good interpersonal skills, collaboration, and teamwork.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual (English, Spanish) is desired.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Equal opportunity employer
• Accommodations for disabilities during the application process