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Sr. Project Engineer/Project Manager

Kelly Services
  • Sterling, VA
    1 day ago
    Kelly Services

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description
    Senior Project Engineer/PM– Electrical CommissioningLocation: Sterling, VA
    Industry: Mission Critical/Data Center
    Job SummaryWe are seeking a self-motivated, energetic Senior Project Engineer to plan and execute commissioning of electrical systems within mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate brings both theoretical and practical knowledge in commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting complex electrical systems and controls. You will review project information, coordinate and execute daily field activities, maintain documentation, and help manage schedules and resources. As a technical leader, you will mentor junior engineers, assess systems, and provide high-level technical expertise.
    Primary Duties & Responsibilities
    • Commission electrical distribution equipment and controls (data center environments; high/medium voltage systems)
    • Review system designs for compliance with client goals
    • Prepare commissioning plans and procedures
    • Conduct commissioning activities from design phase through occupancy, per client/industry best practices
    • Attend and document factory testing of equipment
    • Conduct functional and performance testing of equipment
    • Analyze test results and prepare comprehensive reports
    • Perform thermographic surveys and analyze findings
    • Document all field procedures and observations with templates/online apps
    • Make technical recommendations based on system performance
    • Coordinate field activities with Project Manager and teams
    • Prepare and contribute to commissioning project schedules and documentation
    • Draft test procedures for various equipment and systems
    • Attend and occasionally lead project coordination and scheduling meetings
    • Maintain daily commissioning reports
    • Train and guide Associate Project Engineers and Project Engineers
    • Respond promptly and professionally to client/team inquiries
    • Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements
    Typical Equipment Knowledge:
    • Generators & Paralleling Switchgear
    • Transformers (High/Medium/Low Voltage)
    • UPS & Battery Systems
    • Switchgear (High/Medium/Low Voltage)
    • Main Switchboards (MSB), PLC Controls
    • Automatic/Semi-Automatic Switching Controls
    • Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)
    • Automatic/Static Transfer Switches (ATS/STS)
    • Power Distribution Units (PDU), Busways, Remote Power Panels (RPP)
    • Grounding & Lighting Control Systems

    QualificationsEducation/Experience:
    • BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering plus 5+ years of mission-critical project experience
      OR
    • 7+ years of electrical commissioning experience with mission-critical projects
    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
    • Strong experience in mission-critical facility commissioning
    • Highly organized, detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive problem-solver
    • Effective written/verbal communicator and relationship builder
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision and mentor junior engineers
    • Familiarity with ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines preferred
    • Knowledge of InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) specifications
    • Distributed control system experience desirable
    • Good understanding of BMS and/or EPMS
    • Skilled in use and application of test instrumentation
    • Team player with a client-focused mentality
    Certification/Licenses:
    • Professional Engineers (PE) License or commissioning certification a plus (not required)

    Physical Requirements & Work Environment
    • Walk up to 5 miles per day
    • Carry up to 50 lbs
    • PPE required daily
    • Must be on-site

    Ready to make a big impact?
    Apply today and join a team where your leadership and expertise drive success on mission-critical projects.
    As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

    Why Kelly® Engineering?

    Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.


    About Kelly

    Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

    Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSterling, VA
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1946
    Websitehttps://www.mykelly.com/

    About Company

    Finding great work for top talent. 

    Kelly helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work in industries such as accounting and finance, education, engineering, government, manufacturing and production, technology, and more.

    Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we’ve become experts in the many specialties and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect 450,000+ people with work every year. We ensure companies have the people they need, when and where they’re needed most.

     

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
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    • Federal Governmentunmatched
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    • Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
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