Sr. Commissioning Engineer

Sr. Commissioning Engineer

The Senior Project Engineer – Electrical is responsible for planning and performing commissioning of electrical systems, mainly in data center environments. This self-motivated, energetic professional should have strong knowledge of building electrical systems design, construction, and commissioning processes across various system sizes and complexities. Responsibilities include reviewing project information, executing daily field activities, maintaining documentation, supporting project managers, leading small/medium projects, and providing technical guidance.

Primary duties and responsibilities include commissioning electrical distribution equipment and controls (data center environments; high/medium voltage systems), reviewing system designs for client compliance, preparing plans, procedures, and documentation for the commissioning process, conducting commissioning activities from design through occupancy, attending and documenting factory equipment testing, testing and analyzing electrical systems, performing thermographic surveys and power quality assessments, documenting all procedures, results, and issues using company systems, coordinating with project managers and teams, participating in meetings, drafting test procedures, supporting scheduling, maintaining commissioning reports, leading and training Associate/Project Engineers, responding professionally and promptly to team/client inquiries, and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and protocols.

Must be knowledgeable with generators and paralleling switch gear, transformers (HV/MV/LV), UPS, battery systems, switch gear, main switchboards, PLC controls, automatic/semi-automatic switching/transfer systems (ATS/STS), power monitoring, control, and distribution equipment, grounding and lighting control systems.

Qualifications include a BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years' mission-critical project experience OR 7+ years commissioning experience with mission-critical projects or relevant industry experience.

Skills and abilities

include extensive commissioning experience (mission critical/facility preferred), highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, problem-solving mindset, excellent communication and relationship skills (verbal and written), ability to manage multiple tasks, work with limited supervision, and mentor junior staff, knowledge of ASHRAE/BCxA commissioning guidelines and/or NETA test specs preferred, experience with distributed control, BMS, and/or EPMS systems a plus, proficient in test instrumentation and reporting, and strong team player with a client-first mentality.

PE License and/or commissioning certification preferred (not required).

Physical requirements and work environment include walking up to 5 miles a day; carrying up to 50 lbs, wearing required PPE daily, and 50% – 75% nationwide travel (may include periods of greater travel).