Senior Electrical Commissioning Project Engineer-Data Center Construction

FST Technical Services

$130K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Electrical Engineering degree or Qualified Electrician background
  • 7+ years in electrical systems or 3+ years in commissioning
  • Experience in data center or mission-critical environments
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to read construction drawings and specifications

Responsibilities

  • Lead commissioning activities across the full project lifecycle
  • Execute functional testing, factory witness testing, and on-site validation
  • Manage multiple assignments ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and quality
  • Interpret contract documents to identify risks and opportunities
  • Evaluate electrical distribution systems and interconnectivity of building systems
  • Troubleshoot real-time system performance issues
  • Complete field reports and fulfill documentation requirements

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for junior engineers
  • Support for training initiatives
  • Travel opportunities to various project sites
  • Hands-on experience in challenging data center environments
Full Job Description
Senior Electrical Commissioning Project Engineer-Data Center Construction

What You'll Do

Project Leadership & Execution
• Lead commissioning activities across the full project lifecycle
• Execute and oversee functional testing, factory witness testing, and on-site validation
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality expectations
• Interpret contract documents to identify risks and opportunities

Technical Expertise & Problem Solving
• Evaluate electrical distribution systems and building system interconnectivity
• Troubleshoot system performance issues in real time
• Review design documentation and submittals

Client & Stakeholder Engagement
• Lead commissioning meetings and communicate findings
• Serve as a trusted partner to clients and contractors

Operational Contributions
• Complete field reports, documentation, and time management
• Support scheduling and revenue targets

Team Development
• Mentor junior engineers and support training initiatives

What You Bring

Core Qualifications
• Electrical Engineering degree or Qualified Electrician background
• 7+ years in electrical systems OR 3+ years commissioning
• Data center or mission-critical experience

Technical Capabilities
• Experience with electrical distribution, HVAC systems, controls, fire alarm, and automation
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications

Professional Skills
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to lead meetings and manage multiple priorities

Physical Requirements
• Ability to work in field environments, climb ladders, and lift ~30 lbs

Preferred
• EIT, CEM, LEED, OSHA 30, BIM experience

Travel Requirements

Regular travel to project sites with potential for broader U.S. travel. Must be able to work on-site as required.

Salary range: $130,000-$170,000 - based on experience

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