Electrical Commissioning Advisor - Mission Critical

About the role

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise. At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape. As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We’re seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm. SMC’s Commissioning and Operations Advisory (CxOA) Team is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Advisor to support mission critical data center projects. This is a field-based role requiring approximately 60–70% travel to active project sites, with the Advisor serving as SMC’s on-site technical representative and supporting the Owner throughout the commissioning process. In this role, you’ll help drive commissioning activities from construction and equipment startup through functional testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover. You’ll work directly with Owners, GCs, Commissioning Agents (CxAs), electrical contractors, vendors, design teams, and operations personnel to coordinate testing readiness, maintain commissioning schedules, identify risks and deficiencies, and help drive issues through resolution. The role requires a strong background in data center electrical commissioning and critical power systems, along with the ability to understand technical issues