Commissioning Manager, Electrical

Salas O'Brien

. Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and the owner verbally and in writing .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeCanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$110,000 - CA$140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commissioning design reviews, project management, and MEP construction, with a strong focus on delivering fully commissioned buildings. Proficient in developing test scripts and conducting onsite testing while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Related FieldProfessional Engineering LicenseCertification In Building CommissioningOSHA 10-Hour Construction SafetyExperience In Design And Construction Of Hyperscale Data Centers

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Hard Skills

Commissioning Design ReviewsProject ManagementTest Script DevelopmentEquipment Start-Up And CommissioningMedium Voltage Gear KnowledgePower Distribution Unit OperationAbility To Read Construction DrawingsSite ObservationAnalytical SkillsKnowledge Of Sequences Of Operations

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Three Phase AC Power SystemsDirect Current Power SystemsFire Alarm SystemsGeneratorsSwitchgearUPS SystemsStatic Transfer Switches

Certifications & Qualifications

OSHA 30-Hour Construction SafetyNFPE-70E

Industry Keywords

MEP ConstructionCommissioningData CentersConstruction SafetyField Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and the owner verbally and in writing
Perform commissioning design reviews including OPR, BOD, plans, and specifications
Review submittals and shop drawings
Perform periodic site observation visits during construction and prepare site observation reports
Develop project-specific test scripts, including Level 2 Installation Verification Checklists, Level 4 Functional Performance Tests, and Level 5 Integrated Systems Tests
Conduct onsite execution and witnessing of testing
Manage resolution of commissioning issues
Work internally with the VSC commissioning team and externally with project team members to deliver fully commissioned buildings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field or 5+ years of equivalent MEP construction, commissioning and project management experience
Professional Engineering License preferred
Certification in Building Commissioning preferred
OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety required
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety preferred
NFPE-70E required
Comfortable working around live components, three phase AC Power Systems, Direct Current (DC) power systems, and fire alarm systems
High-level engineering knowledge, specifically in the built environment
Experience in design and/or construction of hyperscale Data Centers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate analytical skills
Detailed knowledge of Medium Voltage (MV) Gear, Generators, Switchgear, UPS Systems, Static Transfer Switches (STS) and Power Distribution Unit (PDU) operation, as well as LOTO requirements
Knowledge of equipment and systems Sequences of Operations development and documentation for functional test scripts
Equipment start-up and commissioning experience
Ability to read construction drawings
Valid driver’s license and car required
Field experience preferred
Frequent travel required; approximately 50–70% travel locally and nationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee-owned company
Great total rewards
People-first approach to problem solving
Limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career