Substations Commissioning Lead

Requisition ID: 284933 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Single 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Reston, VA 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is looking for an experienced individual to work as Commissioning Lead on Electrical Substation projects.

Job Summary:

The Electrical Substation Commissioning Lead will report to the Manager of Commissioning and Startup (CSU). The individual will be responsible for developing the work processes, procedures, and training materials necessary to execute substation commissioning and meter and relay testing on a self-perform basis (i.e., in-house, not directing subcontractors). This includes, but is not limited to, testing all protection relays and meters, establishing communication between relays, meters, and other equipment, testing circuit breakers and switchgear and similar equipment, testing substation and switchyard equipment such as circuit breakers, GIS, switches, capacitor banks, VTs, CTs, line traps, RTUs, etc., and leading the energization of HV, MV, and LV substations.

This Lead will also be responsible for developing job descriptions for meter and relay, and other specialist engineers and technicians, and coordinating with workforce services for recruiting and deployment of such engineers and technicians. The Lead will be responsible for training of both staff and craft professionals in the testing and commissioning of such installations.

This position will initially start in Reston, VA for short term and the candidate will need to relocate to the project site.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership". #LI-VB1 

Major Responsibilities:

• Complies with Bechtel’s and Client’s ES&H and Quality policies.
• Plans daily testing and commissioning activities for designated areas, equipment, and systems. Prepares test plans, packages, and necessary documentation.
• Participates in pre-commissioning forecasting and preparation activities as required.
• Provides input to engineering and construction teams to ensure designs and installations meet required standards, codes, and safety requirements, ensuring plant operability and personnel safety.
• Prepares and submits key commissioning procedures for approval and schedules specific project activities.
• Develops test plans for various types, models, and brands of protection relays using well-known test equipment, such as Omicron 356 or equivalent.
• Performs protection function tests on all types, models, and brands of protection relays in accordance with NETA and applicable Bechtel standards for testing and commissioning. Generates test reports for review and approval.
• Establishes and validates communication between relays, meters, and other equipment using various protocols (e.g., IEC 61850, GOOSE, Modbus).
• Tests and validates protection relay logic to ensure proper implementation and functionality as per design documents.
• Trains, guides, and supports testing engineers and technicians in relay and meter testing, and in supporting energization of substations and switchgears.
• Coordinates testing and commissioning activities with other CSU disciplines, project engineering, construction teams, subcontractors, vendors, and the client.
• Applies Management of Change processes to pre-commissioning activities, including handling design changes, scope modifications, NCRs/RFIs/FCDs, redlines, and coordinating rework and retesting as per project procedures

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Recognized degree in electrical engineering or scientific discipline, or specialized courses in construction/project management and techniques, OR a professional license from a recognized licensing board, OR progressive work experience including technical and supervisory/managerial experience in electrical substation testing & commissioning.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive relevant work experience in commissioning electrical substation projects (degree qualified), or minimum 14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs.
• Ability to prepare meaningful reports.
• Ability to draft high quality documentation.
• Must be self-driven and able to plan and execute work with minimum supervision from senior management and/or peers.
• Hands-on experience with testing of relays using test sets like Omicron, Doble, Megger, or ISA.
• Proficiency in developing test plans for various relays on different test sets like Omicron, Doble, Megger, or ISA.
• Proficiency in using primary and secondary injection test kits, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic tools including preparing test scripts for relay testing using software such as Omicron RelaySim Test software.
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and single-line diagrams.
• Knowledge of international standards (IEC 61850, IEEE C37.90, ANSI, NETA, NERC, etc.) related to substations, protection relays and power system safety.
• Ability to diagnose protection system failures, analyse disturbance records, and suggest corrective actions.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, and design criteria.

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