Electrical Commissioning Lead (United States)

Electrical Commissioning Lead – Hyperscale Data Centers

Location: USA – Remote

Travel: 50–70% Nationwide

Sector: Hyperscale / Mission Critical Data Centers

Client: Confidential

We are supporting a leading organization within the hyperscale data center sector in the appointment of an experienced Electrical Commissioning Lead to support a growing portfolio of mission critical projects across the US.

This is a remote position with 50–70% travel to project sites nationwide.

The successful candidate will take technical ownership of electrical commissioning activities and must have demonstrable experience delivering L1–L5 commissioning and testing within hyperscale or mission critical data center environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical commissioning activities across L1–L5
• Manage commissioning from factory/component verification and installation checks through start-up, functional performance testing and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Develop, review and execute commissioning plans, procedures and detailed test scripts
• Lead and witness testing of MV/LV switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, ATS/STS, PDUs, busway and associated critical power systems
• Validate equipment installation, energization, start-up and operational readiness
• Lead functional testing of electrical systems under normal, failure and emergency operating conditions
• Coordinate L4 functional performance testing and L5 integrated systems testing
• Verify electrical system interactions with EPMS, BMS, controls and mechanical systems
• Lead testing of redundancy, failover, loss-of-utility and emergency power scenarios
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and controls-related issues identified during commissioning
• Coordinate electrical contractors, Cx providers, OEMs, vendors and project stakeholders
• Manage commissioning deficiencies, punch-list items and technical issues through closure
• Maintain accurate commissioning documentation, test records and turnover packages
• Support client witnessing, final acceptance and handover
• Drive commissioning activities against aggressive hyperscale project schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards

Required Experience

• Strong background in hyperscale, colocation or mission critical data center commissioning
• Demonstrable experience delivering L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 commissioning/testing
• Previous experience as an Electrical Commissioning Lead, Commissioning Manager, Senior Commissioning Engineer or Electrical SME
• Strong technical knowledge of critical electrical infrastructure, including:
• MV/LV distribution
• Switchgear
• Transformers
• UPS systems
• Standby generators
• ATS/STS
• PDUs/RPPs
• Busway
• EPMS and associated controls
• Strong understanding of electrical one-lines, schematics, sequences of operation and commissioning documentation
• Experience developing and executing functional performance and integrated systems test scripts
• Strong understanding of redundancy and failure scenarios within mission critical environments
• Ability to lead commissioning teams and coordinate multiple contractors and OEMs
• Strong troubleshooting, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness and ability to travel 50–70% across the United States

This opportunity would suit an experienced data center commissioning professional who can operate as the electrical technical lead through the complete L1–L5 commissioning lifecycle , rather than purely managing the commissioning schedule.

Interested?

Get in touch directly for a confidential discussion regarding the client, project portfolio, compensation and wider opportunity.