Electrical Commissioning Lead
On-siteLehi, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Lead electrical commissioning activities from construction through final turnover for medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems in mission-critical facilities. Review drawings, specifications, and documentation to verify compliance, while coordinating with project teams, contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders. Perform design reviews, witness installation verifications, QA/QC inspections, FATs, SATs, and electrical energization. Develop and execute commissioning documentation including checklists, startup protocols, and final reports. Lead commissioning for switchgear, substations, transformers, UPS systems, generators, ATS, VFDs, and power monitoring equipment. Identify, document, and track resolution of deficiencies to support system turnover and owner training sessions. Maintain accurate records and promote a strong safety culture adhering to NFPA 70E practices.
Required Qualifications
- Journeyman Electrician License
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical commissioning or mission-critical facilities
- Medium Voltage electrical commissioning experience
- Strong knowledge of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems within mission-critical facilities
- Experience leading electrical commissioning activities from construction through project turnover
- Proficiency reviewing electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, and commissioning documentation
- Familiarity with commissioning processes including FAT, SAT, OAT, IST, startup, and system turnover
- Knowledge of NETA acceptance testing and electrical commissioning best practices
- Experience commissioning switchgear, substations, transformers, UPS systems, generators, ATS, VFDs, motor control equipment, grounding systems, lighting controls, and power monitoring systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead meetings and present to project stakeholders
- Strong leadership potential with the ability to influence teams, drive accountability, and coordinate multiple stakeholders
- Exceptional organizational, documentation, and time management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
- Ability to manage commissioning deficiencies through resolution and closeout
- Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and promoting a strong safety culture
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safe work practices
Desired Qualifications
- Leadership experience
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safe work practices
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