Electrical Commissioning Engineer; Data Center

About Veolia North America

Veolia North America (VNA), a subsidiary of Veolia Group, provides a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA serves commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipal customers across North America. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, VNA employs approximately 10,000 people at more than 350 locations.

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Project Engineer – responsible for commissioning electrical systems within mission‑critical facilities, primarily in data center environments. The role requires self‑motivation, technical competency, organizational skills and a commitment to teamwork.

• Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments, including medium voltage systems.
• Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals.
• Assist with preparing plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning process.
• Conduct commissioning activities from the design phase through the occupation phase, in accordance with client requirements and industry best practices.
• Attend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and results.
• Conduct functional testing of equipment and measure results using test instrumentation.
• Fully document all field procedures including results, issues and observations via company‑provided templates or online applications.
• Report on system performance and make technical recommendations on issues.
• Work with project teams to coordinate and execute field activities.
• Review and provide input on commissioning project documentation and schedules.
• Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports.
• Assist in the training of Associate Project Engineers.
• Respond to project team and client inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Comply with company, client, and project safety requirements.
• Be knowledgeable with building equipment, including,
  • Generator
  • Generator Paralleling Switchgear
  • High / Medium / Low Voltage Transformer (XFMR)
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS Systems)
  • Battery Systems
  • Medium / Low Voltage Switchgear (SWGR)
  • Low Voltage Main Switchboards (MSB)
  • PLC Control
  • Automatic and Semi‑Automatic Switching Controls
  • Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS)
  • Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
  • Static Transfer Switch (STS)
  • Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
  • Busways
  • Remote Power Panel (RPP)
  • Grounding Systems
  • Lighting Control Systems

• Travel nationwide 50%–75% of the time; may require higher travel periods.

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of mission‑critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience.
• OR minimum 4+ years of commissioning experience with mission‑critical projects.
• Experience in mission‑critical facility commissioning essential.

• Organized, detail‑oriented, analytical, proactive, problem‑solver.
• Good communication and relationship skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work with limited supervision.
• Knowledge & experience with ASHRAE or BCxA commissioning guidelines preferred.
• Knowledge & experience with Inter National Electrical Testing Association (NETA) test specifications.
• Distributed control system experience a plus.
• Reasonable understanding of building management systems (BMS) and/or electrical power monitoring system (EPMS).
• Deep understanding and application of test instrumentation.
• Team player and a "client‑first" mentality.

• Professional Engineers (PE) License and/or a commissioning certification (a plus but not required).

• Ability to walk up to 5 miles per day.
• Carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear required PPE daily.

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and employer‑sponsored 401(k) plans. Pay and benefits for union employees are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.