Commissioning Engineer

Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimization (ES&O) is the leading global energy storage optimizer. Our mission is to deliver integrated energy solutions that build a resilient, intelligent, and flexible energy infrastructure - unlocking the way to an optimized renewable future. By integrating renewables, energy management technology, and storage with traditional energy resources, we reinvent clean energy production from the largest and most complex grids to the most remote and essential microgrids. We play a key role in Wärtsilä’s vision towards a 100% renewable energy future through flexibility, reliability, and integration for a more sustainable world for us all.

 

ES&O Project Delivery is co-responsible for the profit & loss and successful delivery of customer projects from Sales to Lifecycle together with Project Management. We provide technical knowledge and support to Project Management and project customers for successful deployments 

 

The Commissioning Engineer role is oversee and execute the Project Commissioning Plan, with Internal Interface (System Engineer, Project Engineers, Project Manager, etc), and Onsite/Remote Technical Support. Applicant should have a solid understanding of fundamental electrical engineering, project management and construction principals, as well, as experience in high power electrical systems. This position will be a member of Wartsila's internal and customer technical Subject Matter Expert Team for ESS Products and Projects and will work closely with the following group: Software Delivery, Product Delivery, Project Management, Commissioning Manager and other various groups to ensure ESS projects fulfil customer functionality and contract requirements. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Commissioning of stationary battery energy storage system and related equipment 
• Collaborates with the relevant team in the preparation and coordination of projects technical materials 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute testing protocols to achieve commercial operation, based on market rules, local AHJ/utility requirements, and contracts. 
• Communicate commissioning plan and performance test procedures and activities with the client. 
• Prepare and maintain commissioning time schedule. 
• Organize start-up and tests of equipment within the scope of the contract. 
• Ensure that commissioning plan and performance tests procedures are followed. 
• Safeguard the compliance with EHS policies and minimize risks during commissioning. 
• Ensure that safe commissioning practices are followed. 
• Ensure that all test results are documented according to Wärtsilä instructions. 
• Maintain good reporting practices. 
• Ensure that safe and calibrated test equipment are used. 
• Ensure that all required documents are submitted and signed by the client for taking over of the plant. 
• Compile commissioning documents for submittal to the client. 
• Ensure safe and reliable function of the plant and equipment. 
• Ownership of administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to: service reports, issue logging/tracking, job safety analysis, quality compliance. 
• Drive continuous improvement on developing and capturing technical problem-solving knowledge to enable other organizations to effectively resolve customer problems and inquiries. 
• Must have the ability to travel to domestic and international project sites and/or vendors (Approx. 50 - 75%) and should reside close to a major airport. 

 

Education and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Power Engineering, or equivalent work experience 
• Minimum 2 - 4 years’ experience with renewable energy (Solar Utility Scale) and/or Energy Storage System, Power System Design, Communication Network, and minor Software. 
• Familiar with lithium-ion battery 
• Familiar with relevant codes and standards for ESS and inverters (NEC, IBC, IFC, NFPA, UL, IEC) 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate highly complex engineering, construction, and operational issues 
• Experience and understand in CAD drawing 
• Ability to execute many projects and tasks in parallel, self-directed, highly detail-oriented, organized, and flexible 
• Experience with utility scale energy storage and renewable energy projects and products (bi-directional inverters, various battery chemistries, PV, wind turbines, flywheels, etc.). 
• Understanding of Inverter, Converter, Transformer, Battery, Circuit breaker, Fuse, AC/DC power supply electrical equipment. 
• Understanding of utility generation project engineering, construction, and commissioning practices. 
• Applicant should be