Electrical Commissioning Engineer
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States or New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Electrical Commissioning Engineer for travel-focused role supporting large facility projects in mission-critical environments. Responsible for on-site commissioning activities, developing SOPs/MOPs, preparing and reviewing commissioning test procedures and reports, maintaining logs and checklists, and producing detailed commissioning documentation. The role involves integrated system testing of electrical distribution, UPS, standby generators, and related equipment; performance verification through functional tests; coordinating with clients, contractors, vendors, and field technicians; and leading or directing external resources. Requires 4-10+ years in electrical power systems, experience with data-center/colos/hyperscale facilities, willingness to travel, and strong written/verbal communication. Educational preference includes a Bachelor's or Associate degree in electrical engineering; military experience is a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project is valued.
Required Qualifications
- 4-10+ years experience with Electrical Power Systems
- Bachelor's / Associates Degree as an Electrical Engineer (a plus)
- Experience commissioning enterprise data centers, colos, and hyperscale companies
- Willingness to travel
- A/E experience in complex facilities or mission critical projects (a big plus)
- Previous Military experience a plus (Navy Nukes, Seabees, Maritime) is a plus
- Experience with test documentation and field testing equipment (Power Quality Analyzers, Power Disturbance Analyzers, Data loggers)
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Project) proficiency
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