Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Electrical Commissioning Engineer

If you're a seasoned commissioning professional who enjoys complex, high-stakes environments and wants consistent and stable work, this role offers exactly that.

You'll work on some of the most critical facilities in the country-primarily data centers and AI infrastructure- alongside a deeply respected commissioning team known for technical excellence and professionalism. You'll have access to top-tier tools, strong operational support, and a leadership team that values quality, safety, and long-term relationships over volume and burnout.

This is an opportunity to:

• Earn $100K-$160K in a salaried role with bonus eligibility
• Work with a stable backlog of projects (no boom-and-bust cycles)
• Join a team recognized as some of the best in the industry
• Grow your responsibility, compensation, and project scope over time
• Maintain work-life balance through a predictable 3 weeks on / 1 week off travel cadence for data center projects

The Work You'll Be Doing

As a Commissioning Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering mission-critical facilities from pre-functional testing through integrated system validation. You'll manage commissioning activities, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and ensure systems perform exactly as designed.

Primary project types include:

• Data Centers & AI Infrastructure (≈80% of current workload)
• Fulfillment Centers
• Security Systems (office, lab, and data center environments)
• Grocery & Refrigeration Facilities
• Select Educational Facilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning activities for large, complex facilities
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, test procedures, SOPs, and MOPs
• Lead equipment pre-start-up, start-up, and functional performance testing
• Perform integrated system testing and load bank testing
• Review design documents, drawings, specifications, and submittals
• Maintain commissioning logs, checklists, and documentation
• Prepare comprehensive commissioning reports, including deficiencies and operational recommendations
• Interface with clients, contractors, vendors, and owner representatives
• Support troubleshooting and validation of electrical systems in the field
• Participate in commissioning meetings and construction coordination as required

What You Bring

Experience & Credentials

• Minimum 4+ years of commissioning experience (more is ideal)
• Strong electrical background required
• Prior data center or mission-critical experience is a must
• CCP or CxA certification strongly preferred
• NFPA 70E and OSHA 10 or 30 required
  
  • (Can be provided post-hire for earlier-career candidates, but experienced professionals are expected to already have this background)

Technical Expertise

• Hands-on experience with power quality meters, infrared cameras, data loggers, and related testing equipment
• Familiarity with integrated systems testing and electrical equipment validation
• Working knowledge of IEEE procedures and protocols (preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (primary), Word, and Project
• Experience with CxAlloy preferred (client-specific platforms such as AWS, Microsoft, or Meta tools may also be required)

Communication

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable producing detailed documentation and client-facing reports

Tools & Support Provided

• 2:1 laptop setup
• Safety gear and specialized commissioning equipment
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Access to industry-standard and owner-required software platforms

Travel & Team Structure

• ~65% national travel (no international travel)
• Data center projects typically follow a 3 weeks on / 1 week off schedule
• Week-off does not impact PTO accrual
• Commissioning team is distributed nationwide, allowing proximity to projects and efficient deployment

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000-$160,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Bonus eligibility (higher responsibility = higher upside)
• PTO accrual based on years of experience
• 1099 engagement structure (details shared during the process)

Growth Opportunities

This role offers a clear runway:

• Earlier-career professionals can expand into project management or leadership responsibilities
• Senior professionals gain access to larger clients, more complex projects, and increased compensation
• Long-term stability with a firm committed to investing in its people, not cycling through them