Commissioning-Lead Subject Matter- Electrical, Medium Voltage

Position Summary

The Lead Subject Matter Expert (LSME) – Commissioning (Medium Voltage) is a senior technical authority responsible for planning, executing, and validating commissioning activities for medium‑voltage electrical systems within mission‑critical facilities. This role requires extensive hands‑on commissioning experience in
data centers and/or semiconductor manufacturing facilities
, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, integrity, and ethical conduct. The LSME serves as a trusted technical leader on site, ensuring systems are delivered safely, compliantly, and fully operational to client and regulatory expectations.

• Serve as the
  technical authority
  for medium‑voltage commissioning activities (typically 5kV–35kV systems).
• Lead commissioning of:
  • Medium‑voltage switch gear and substations
  • Utility interconnections and service entrances
  • Transformers, protective relays, and grounding systems
  • MV distribution feeding UPS, PDUs, and critical loads
• Develop, review, and execute
  commissioning plans, procedures, scripts, and test protocols
  .
• Coordinate commissioning activities with owners, engineers, contractors, utilities, and AHJs.
• Validate system readiness through inspections, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Identify deficiencies, track issues, and verify corrective actions through closeout.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Project specifications
  • Applicable codes and standards (NFPA, NEC, IEEE, NETA, OSHA)
  • Owner and client commissioning requirements
• Provide on‑site technical leadership and mentorship to commissioning staff and field teams.
• Support start‑up, energization, and turnover activities while maintaining strict safety controls.
• Maintain detailed documentation, reports, and final commissioning records.

• Minimum 8 years of commissioning experience
  in:
  • Data centers
    and/or
  • Semiconductor (chip) manufacturing facilities
• Demonstrated expertise in
  medium‑voltage electrical systems commissioning
  .
• Proven experience working
  on site
  in active construction and mission‑critical environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout, and energized work planning.
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • One‑line diagrams
  • Electrical schematics
  • Construction and commissioning documentation
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy.
• Willingness and ability to work
  full‑time on site in Boise, Idaho
  .

• Demonstrates
  uncompromising ethical behavior, integrity, and moral character
  .
• Operates with the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and transparency.
• Treats colleagues, clients, and trade partners with respect, fairness, and honesty.
• Places safety, quality, and client trust above schedule or cost pressures.

• Experience commissioning electrical systems for large‑scale hyperscale data centers or advanced semiconductor fabs.
• Familiarity with integrated systems testing (IST) in mission‑critical facilities.
• Prior experience in a lead, SME, or technical authority role.
• Relevant certifications (NETA, NICET, or equivalent) are a plus.

• Full‑time,
  on‑site position
  at active construction and commissioning sites.
• Requires field presence during testing, start‑up, and energization activities.
• Occasional extended hours during critical commissioning milestones.