Senior Electrical Cx Engineer - Data Centers

Senior Electrical Cx Engineer - Data Centers

Position

Purpose:

Senior Project Engineer - Performs and plans commissioning of electrical systems. Must be a self-motivated and energetic professional with an understanding of building electrical systems design and construction. Must have experience with commissioning processes for electrical systems ranging in size, rating, and complexity. The ideal candidate shall possess theoretical and practical knowledge in commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems and related controls.

Responsibilities include reviewing project information; coordinating and executing daily field activities; maintaining project documentation; assisting the Project Manager with scheduling and planning of resources; and providing guidance to Project Engineers. May perform as team lead on small to medium sized projects. Will be expected to assess and test at a high technical level. This role requires technical competency, organizational skills, good communication, and the ability to work well in a team where leadership is necessary.

• Commission electrical distribution equipment and related controls, primarily in data center environments, including high voltage and medium voltage systems.
• Review system designs for compliance with client facility goals.
• Prepare plans and procedures for execution of the commissioning process.
• Conduct commissioning activities from the design phase through the occupancy phase, in accordance with client requirements and industry commissioning process best practices.
• Attend factory testing of equipment and document procedures and results.
• Conduct functional testing of equipment.
• Perform analysis of test results using instrumentation and prepare reports.
• Understand critical power quality requirements and test procedures.
• Perform thermographic surveys and analyze results.
• Fully document all field procedures including results, issues and observations using company templates or online applications.
• Report on system performance and make technical recommendations on issues.
• Work with the Project Manager and project teams to coordinate and execute field activities.
• Prepare input on commissioning project documentation and schedules.
• Draft comprehensive test procedures for a variety of equipment and systems.
• Attend relevant project coordination and schedule meetings as necessary.
• May be required to lead commissioning meetings or speak on technical topics.
• Assist with submitting and maintaining daily commissioning reports.
• Train and guide Associate Project Engineers and Project Engineers on roles and responsibilities.
• 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 but not limited to generators, switch gear, transformers, UPS systems, battery systems, EPMS, ATS, STS, PDU, busways, grounding, lighting control systems, and related components.

• Hybrid Work Environment.
• Travel nationwide 50% - 75% if not assigned locally; may have periods of higher travel expectation.

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering with 5 or more years of mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience.
• OR minimum of 7 or more years of experience in commissioning with mission critical project experience, or relevant and applicable industry experience.
• 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, work with limited supervision and manage junior engineers on day-to-day tasks.
• 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.
• Good understanding of building management systems (BMS) and/or electrical power monitoring…