Commissioning Field Engineer 2 - Washington, DC

Commissioning Field Engineer 2 - Washington, DC

M.C. Dean

paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, D.C., Washington

Jun 04, 2025

Overview

U.S. Electrical Testing specializes in electrical acceptance testing, maintenance testing, and commissioning services for the nation's most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, commercial and industrial clients, and electrical contractors. The company's capabilities include emergency response, engineering services, and turn-key installation and repair.

Responsibilities

The Commissioning Engineer team is responsible for performing final testing, startup, and commissioning of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, and motor control centers, as well as other electrical apparatus both in the field and in a manufacturing environment. An understanding of sophisticated electrical distribution systems of complex electrical test equipment is required. You will contribute to a safe working environment for co-workers and customers and help ensure the overall success of projects. Local, regional, and national travel may be required.

Assists more experienced Commissioning specialist coordinating, and reviewing electrical deliverables

Prepares and reviews simple electrical sketches, CX plans, and data sheets

Performs simple routine electrical calculations

Assists in review of supplier documentation for compliance with specifications

Uses the electrical engineering web site to access department guides and standards

Basic knowledge of Commissioning, inspection and testing of electrical components and system

Knowledge of basic electrical engineering theories

Basic power system familiarity with switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, power panels, protection relays, UPS systems, power monitoring systems, test equipment, etc.

Proficient with technical writing

Knowledge of advance mathematics

Basic awareness of industry codes and standards

Good communications skills

Willing to travel to customer sites periodically

Qualifications

Applicants selected must have minimum 4+ years of relevant electrical experience OR associate's degree with minimum 2+ years of relevant electrical experience OR Bachelor's degree with minimum 1+ years of relevant electrical experience or minimum 8+years of relevant electrical experience with a HS diploma or GED

Possess a valid/active U.S. Work Authorization

Candidate Expectations:

Electronics Installation and/or Maintenance on Multiple Systems.

Using trade drawings e.g.: architectural, electrical, mechanical and civil to identify potential design and installation problems.

Knowledge of industry standards including sections of NETA ATS/MTS, NEC, NFPA 70E, etc.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications

OEM certified field service training program.

Certifications (desired/advantageous): NETA level III, or IV preferred

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

A competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range

USD $32.77 - USD $52.44 /Hr.