Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer

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. Direct the electrical commissioning sequence from factory acceptance testing (FAT/L1) to final Integrated Systems Testing (IST/L5) and turnover to Operations .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical commissioning processes, including factory acceptance testing, integrated systems testing, and functional performance testing. Proficient in managing electrical project documentation, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

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Electrical CommissioningFactory Acceptance Testing (FAT)Integrated Systems Testing (IST)Data Center Project ExperienceSingle-Line Diagram Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Electrical Design ReviewFunctional Performance TestingRoot-Cause AnalysisTest Script AuthoringProtection Settings EvaluationHarmonic Distortion AnalysisTransient Power AnalysisLoad Bank TestingMission-Critical Systems ValidationConstruction-Readiness Checks

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam ManagementClient Relations

Industry Keywords

Power Systems EngineeringHyperscale BuildsColocation FacilitiesEnterprise BuildsElectrical Fault TestingConstruction ManagementElectrical Project Issue LogSafety ComplianceVendor ValidationEnergization Coordination

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct the electrical commissioning sequence from factory acceptance testing (FAT/L1) to final Integrated Systems Testing (IST/L5) and turnover to Operations
Oversee Level 2 documentation verification, installation and construction-readiness checks, and Level 3 equipment startup and vendor validation
Lead Level 4 functional performance testing, including breaker coordination, insulation resistance, and component failovers
Design, coordinate, and command Level 5 pull-the-plug heat-load and electrical fault testing using load banks
Validate system redundancy, concurrent maintainability, transient behaviors, and automated throwover schemes
Review electrical design packages, single-line diagrams, protection settings, breaker coordination studies, arc flash evaluations, and engineering submittals
Author and approve test scripts, Method Statements, Energization Plans, and pre-functional checklists
Root-cause analyze electrical faults, protection trip events, harmonic distortion issues, and transient power abnormalities
Own the electrical project issue log and ensure discrepancies and safety gaps are tracked and remediated
Manage and prioritize assignments for internal electrical commissioning engineers and third-party NETA technicians
Serve as the primary electrical point of contact for clients, contractors, vendors, and utility representatives
Represent electrical commissioning in energization coordination, schedule reviews, construction meetings, and client performance updates
Validate installation, protection tuning, and failure modes of mission-critical electrical systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical field experience
Minimum 3+ years of direct electrical commissioning, engineering, or mission-critical facilities construction experience
Minimum 2+ years of dedicated data center project experience
Demonstrated experience leading L1–L5 programs on hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise builds
Advanced capacity to read and interpret complex single-line diagrams (SLDs), three-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, control wiring diagrams, and time-current coordination curves
Ability to navigate construction sites, climb ladders, and lift up to 30 lbs.
Ability to travel 50% to 65% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Relocation assistance available