Commissioning Specialist - Electrical: 202835

Data Center Commissioning Specialist – Electrical

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning Specialist to support mission-critical Data Center projects in Northern Virginia. This role will lead and perform electrical commissioning activities, including equipment startup, QA/QC, functional performance testing, and L4/L5 commissioning, while supporting L0–L3 activities.

Location: Northern Virginia

Hourly Pay + Benefits + Perdiem

If you are not local to the project site and will require per diem, this is offered for 7 days a week.

Duration: 21 months

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for data center projects.
• Perform and oversee L4/L5 functional performance testing.
• Support and review L0–L3 commissioning activities.
• Commission electrical, plumbing, BAS/controls, life safety, and facility systems.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Verify systems meet design requirements, operational standards, and client expectations.
• Document testing, deficiencies, results, and commissioning activities.
• Apply ASHRAE, NFPA, TAB, and applicable commissioning standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mission-critical or data center electrical commissioning experience.
• Recent data center commissioning experience, including L4/L5 testing.
• L4/L5 data center commissioning experience highly preferred; otherwise, mission-critical experience
• Experience with mechanical systems, plumbing, BAS/controls, utilities, life safety, and facility O&M.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and commissioning requirements.
• Working knowledge of ASHRAE, NFPA, and TAB standards.