Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer; Data Centers

THIS IS NOT A DATA ENGINEERING RELATED POSITION

CAI seeks DC Services Electrical Commissioning Engineers with a minimum of five to seven years' experience in Data Center Commissioning to support development and execution of all electrical aspects of commissioning projects. The role involves development of electrical test schedules, finalizing electrical test procedures, reviewing project submittals for consistency with design intent, and maintaining project cadence for electrical systems testing and associated Building Automation Systems.

The engineer will plan and execute commissioning for the electrical infrastructure of mission‑critical facilities and will coordinate contractors and vendors to complete electrical system testing.

Applicants will be exposed to cutting‑edge technologies in hyperscale and other data‑center spaces and will work with subject‑matter experts. The company invests in professional certification and training, supporting employees’ growth.

• Support all aspects of safety for all electrical tests.
• Support complete commissioning and performance acceptance testing of the electrical infrastructure systems.
• QA/QC of all electrical test procedures.
• Provide input and insight to the overall commissioning plan.
• Develop reports for electrical commissioning engineers and contribute to a daily report to the Commissioning Project Manager.
• Attend and actively participate in customer equipment Factory Witness Test.
• Assist with vendor coordination and management.
• Perform equipment inspection to ensure build adherence to vendor submittal.
• Provide test documentation that equipment is delivered, installed, and tested correctly and set to function properly for the customer.
• Support and perform design specification review, manufacturer submittals, one‑line drawing sets, and project schedule documentation.
• QA/QC of electrical equipment installation/startup.
• Execute test scripts to confirm equipment and system operation to design specification.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed by all on the commissioning team and customer site.
• Engage with customers to ensure a positive experience, goals achievement, and schedule adherence.
• Provide daily reports for electrical commissioning team status.
• Conduct facility walk‑downs, turnover, and punch‑list reviews.
• Possess general understanding of LEED specifications and requirements.
• Identify new opportunities for CAI to provide service and value to customers.
• Duties may be increased as experience and skill allow.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five to seven years Data Center Commissioning experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E safety requirements.
• Good written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and specifications.
• Knowledge of data center design concepts.
• Experience with Electrical Distribution Switchgear, Substations, Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS), Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Batteries, Emergency Diesel Generators & Load Banks.
• Knowledge of power quality analysis.
• Strong experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively write electrical commissioning scripts, daily reports, and final commissioning reports.
• Excellent oral and written English.
• Extensive travel may be required (75%).
• Must have a passport or be able to obtain one immediately.
• Ability to work under construction site conditions.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

$91,300 - $107,300 a year

• 24 days Paid Time Off
• 5 sick days per year
• Health insurance at very low cost to employee
• Financial support for internal and external professional education
• 70% long‑term disability paid by the company
• Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Long Term Disability

We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote a diverse culture in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company.

We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all – our employees, our customers, and the broader society.

This job description is not all inclusive and you may be asked to do other duties. CAI will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FCO.