Commissioning Field Engineer - Electrical - Data Center in Wayne

Job Description

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200‑person engineering firm headquartered just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA with full‑service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.

We are adding talented commissioning engineers with data center experience who will travel to client sites local to the Wayne, PA office and potentially throughout the U.S.

This role joins a team of industry leading on‑site commissioning/QA/QC electrical systems testing engineers. This world‑class team performs ‘hands‑on’ testing and provides technical oversight of electrical equipment and associated normal and standby power distribution systems. Oversight includes but is not limited to electrical system upgrades in existing facilities and new power systems testing (new construction) for Fortune 500 companies throughout the U.S. Projects include data centers, trading floors, broadcast facilities, high‑rise infrastructure and high‑end offices.

Scope typically includes UPS, generator, power/distribution and controls systems. It also includes predictive preventative maintenance program planning and execution, and systemic and component troubleshooting throughout the commissioning process.

• Mid‑level commissioning engineers (7+ years of experience)
• BS in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
• Data Center Experience (required)
• Military background in electrical system operation and repair is a plus
• Must be willing to travel across the U.S. for extended periods of time required to support project construction schedules and work various hours (days, night and weekends)
• Thermography Scanning Certification a plus
• Must have proficient technical writing skills (proposals, test scripts and reports)
• NETA Testing a plus
• EIT/PE/CPMP a plus
• SKM Power System Software experience a plus (i.e. Short Circuit Studies)
• Hardworking and well‑motivated engineer with the desire to learn and solve problems
• Ability to work in the Wayne, PA office and perform work at client sites (new construction and existing facilities) as required
• Hold valid driver’s license
• Background check & drug screening may be required by client for onsite projects

• Perform commissioning and/or QA/QC hands‑on testing of electrical equipment.
• Manage commissioning and testing projects (client, internal team and project financials)
• Lead projects and write proposals, test scripts and reports
• Mentor and train other commissioning team members
• Coordinate invoicing with Accounting Department
• Attend conferences and networking events periodically
• Travel needed as necessary to complete commissioning & testing activities at client sites with reimbursement of expenses for travel/lodging/car rental/meals.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
• Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
• Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
• Employee Referral Program
• Full‑time onsite roles qualify for one day remote work