Electrical Commissioning Authority – Data Center​/Mission Critical; Hybrid

The Opportunity

Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Authority to join our world‑class Data Center Commissioning Team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a global leader in the construction space and get hands‑on experience with Data Center projects in addition to exposure across all project types.

Join Glumac, a Tetra Tech company, and be part of a team that is making a real difference. Commissioning is a quality assurance process that is invaluable to building and infrastructure owners, ensuring that systems and components are installed and operate as intended. This role will give you a chance to experience work both in the office and in the field with hands‑on testing of a range of systems, improving building performance, energy efficiency, reliability, and occupant comfort.

As a data center Commissioning Authority, you will lead and manage the commissioning process for assigned projects, including conducting field functional testing, creating checklists, documenting test results, and maintaining issue logs and reports. You will also participate in meetings, support project management tasks, follow internal procedures and industry standards, ensure safe work practices, and stay current through ongoing professional development.

This position is open to candidates based near any of Glumac’s U.S. office locations:
Irvine (Orange County), Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Silicon Valley (California);
Portland (Oregon);
Seattle (Washington);
Austin (Texas). Regular travel to data center project sites is required, with up to 50% travel expected.

• A bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or a related field, or industry‑commensurate experience.
• 8+ years of related industry experience and 2+ years of experience in datacenter commissioning, operations or construction.
• PE license or Energy Management certifications (a plus).
• ANSI/ISO accredited commissioning certification (required for Commissioning Authority).
• Strong technical knowledge of datacenter electrical system design, operation, and instrumentation.
• Proficiency in project management, encompassing scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Exceptional client‑facing, client relationship, and client management skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Data center electrical systems commissioning experience.
• Utility and medium voltage electrical systems commissioning and/or testing experience (a plus).
• Infrared Thermography certification (a plus).
• Managing QA/QC processes (a plus).
• Ability to work autonomously and in team environments.
• Safety first mindset.
• Travel expectation up to 50%.

Candidates with commensurate experience gained from military service will be considered and are highly encouraged to apply.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.
• Merit‑based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work‑life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

$110,000 – $200,000

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the proposed salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, actual role and responsibilities. The range listed is just one component of Glumac’s total compensation package for employees.

Glumac has been a leader in the building industry for over 50 years and joined Tetra Tech in 2017, combining expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization. Our commissioning team of 30 full‑time professionals focuses exclusively on providing high‑quality commissioning services for data centers, ports, tunnels, energy/power systems, retro‑commissioning, energy studies, measurement and verification, ongoing commissioning, and more.

We work with clients from planning, to design, to move‑in and beyond, bringing together the owner, design team, contractors, and building operators to support and achieve their goals.

Tetra Tech is a Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and requests priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.