Commissioning Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Act as the Owner’s Commissioning Lead across multiple projects, overseeing all commissioning phases (Level 1–5) from pre-functional testing through final system handover.
• Ensure all systems are fully tested, validated, and ready for operational service in high-density compute environments.
• Coordinate closely with general contractors, commissioning agents, engineers, and OEM vendors.
• Review and validate commissioning plans, testing procedures, and verification documentation.
• Coordinate with commissioning agents and engineers to execute HV/MV/LV system testing programs.
• Ensure all electrical systems meet design intent and operational requirements.
• Maintain commissioning records, issue logs, test results, and reports.
• Conduct site inspections, enforce safety protocols, and track commissioning progress.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues during startup and functional testing.
• Oversee commissioning of generators, UPS systems, switchgear, transformers, ATS/STS, EPMS, and related systems.
• Validate control system integration and electrical/mechanical coordination where applicable.
• Lead final system handover ensuring readiness for operational service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mission-critical or hyperscale data center commissioning.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in electrical systems commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Deep understanding of HV/MV/LV systems including switchgear, transformers, UPS, ATS, and generators.
• Familiarity with NETA testing standards and ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines preferred.
• Experience working across complex stakeholder environments (GCs, OEMs, consultants, owners).
• Strong organizational, communication, and on-site leadership skills.
• Ability to assess, validate, and troubleshoot electrical systems at a high technical level.
• Experience with EPMS, PLC-based controls, and integrated electrical/mechanical systems.
• Background in hyperscale or mission-critical data center environments.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment.
• Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources.
• Retailment & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution.
• Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events.