DLB Associates Consulting Engineers PC - Internship Program
Oversee full life-cycle commissioning of electrical substations – from design review to functional testing and system validation. You’ll work with transformers, switchgear, relays, and more.Key Responsibilities: 🔌 On-site inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of substation equipment (transformers, protection relays, switchgear, etc.) Review substation design documents and specs. Develop and execute testing plans. Report on project progress and final commissioning results. Lead and coordinate with vendors and contractors on testing and validation
Perform On-site Substation Commissioning Activities and Assist in Project Management (50%) - On-site inspection, validation, functional testing, verification and troubleshooting of electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, protection relays, and control systems. - Participate in factory witness testing and observe startup activities- Use technical equipment to perform testing- Direct vendors / contractors in the execution of the testing- Timely and effective management and delivery of projects- Identify potential project risks and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines- Onboarding of project team for mobilization and provides ongoing updatesDevelop Testing Plans and Procedures for Substation Projects (20%)- Development of commissioning plans- Prepare pre-functional checklists- Prepare functional performance test scriptsReview Substation Design Documents, Drawings and Specifications (15%)Review shop drawings and submittalsReview sequence of operationsAssist in commissioning focused design reviewsReporting (15%)- Assist with all project communication and reporting- Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders- Assist in preparation and contribute to final commissioning report for submission to client
Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.
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