Commissioning Project Manager; Data Centers

Position: Commissioning Project Manager (Data Centers)
Commissioning Project Manager - Mission Critical Data Centers (BESS / Microgrids) - Hybrid/Remote

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Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

Fortune 500 Engineering, Energy, and Infrastructure Firm specializing in the Mission Critical Data Center Business. Award-Winning International Engineering Firm leading the industry in deliver Mission-Critical Infrastructure Solutions for Hyperscale Data Center Projects.

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary with Bonus
• Salary + Time & Half Overtime
• 401K with Matching Contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• Complete Health Benefits with Life Insurance
• Fully Remote
• Accelerated Career Growth!

Job Details

Commissioning Project Manager - Mission Critical Data Centers (BESS / Microgrids)

We are seeking Cx Project Manager to join our Data Center Commissioning Team focused on next-generation Critical Power Infrastructure, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Microgrid solutions. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an industry leader delivering highly complex Mission-Critical Projects for Hyperscale Data Centers and other Critical Facilities across North America.
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Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Project Manager to lead the commissioning of complex mission-critical electrical systems supporting hyperscale data centers. This role will focus on the construction, testing, startup, and commissioning of advanced microgrid solutions integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with large-scale reciprocating engine power generation.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong electrical engineering background and extensive experience commissioning medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, backup generation, switch gear, protection and control systems, and integrated power infrastructure within mission-critical environments.
This is a hybrid position requiring periodic travel to project sites throughout North America.
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Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for mission-critical data center electrical infrastructure from pre-functional testing through final acceptance.
• Manage commissioning schedules, documentation, and project execution for multiple complex projects.
• Oversee construction verification, equipment startup, integrated systems testing (IST), and functional performance testing.
• Commission large-scale reciprocating engine islanded power generation systems integrated with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Coordinate commissioning of:

o Medium Voltage (MV) electrical distribution systems
o Switchgear
o Protective relays
o Generator control systems
o Engine controls
o Battery Energy Storage Systems
o Microgrid control platforms

• Review electrical drawings, specifications, sequence of operations, commissioning plans, and test procedures.
• Coordinate closely with owners, contractors, equipment manufacturers, design engineers, and field teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead issue resolution during startup and commissioning while maintaining project schedules.
• Prepare commissioning reports, punch lists, deficiency tracking, and turnover documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and commissioning best practices.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (Required)
• 7-10+ years of electrical commissioning experience
• Demonstrated experience commissioning mission-critical Data Center projects
• Strong experience commissioning medium-voltage electrical systems
• Experience with construction, testing, startup, and commissioning of:

o Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
o Microgrids
o Reciprocating engine power generation systems
o Islanded power systems

• Thorough understanding of:

o Medium Voltage Switchgear
o Generator Controls
o Protective Relays
o Electrical Distribution Systems
o Engine Controls
o SCADA and control systems

• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, and control drawings.
• Excellent communication and project leadership skills.

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Preferred Experience
Experience commissioning one or more of the following:

• Hyperscale Data Centers
• Colocation Data Centers
• Mission Critical Facilities
• Utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Critical Power Infrastructure
• Emergency Power Systems
• Combined Heat & Power (CHP)
• Distributed Energy Resources (DER)

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Travel

• Hybrid work environment
• Initial travel to assigned project sites to establish project familiarity and support commissioning activities
• Moderate travel based on project assignments

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Why This Opportunity?

• Join one of the fastest-growing Mission Critical commissioning practices in North America.
• Work on cutting-edge data…