Director of Electrical Commissioning

Royal Electric•Dallas, TX

16d•$130,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Royal Electric’s Director of Electrical Commissioning is a senior leadership role responsible for building, leading, and executing Royal’s commissioning strategy across mission-critical, advanced manufacturing, commercial, and complex industrial projects. This position owns the safe, reliable, and repeatable energization and turnover of electrical systems, ensuring Royal delivers systems that are ready on day one, scalable for the future, and aligned with our clients’ operational expectations. The Director of Commissioning serves as Royal’s technical authority and client-facing leader for electrical commissioning, integrating early with preconstruction and remaining engaged through final turnover.

Requirements

10+ years of electrical construction experience with significant commissioning leadership.
Proven experience on mission-critical or advanced manufacturing projects.
Deep understanding of electrical distribution, energization, and integrated testing.
Strong client-facing communication and leadership skills.
Ability to travel and support projects nationwide.
Must wear proper PPE while on jobsites.
Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Sit, stand, and walk during the duration of the workday.
Will lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Data center or high-availability facility experience.
Familiarity with NETA, IEEE, and commissioning best practices

Responsibilities

Establish and lead Royal’s Mission Critical Electrical Commissioning Program.
Define standards, procedures, and execution plans that scale across regions and projects.
Act as Royal’s senior commissioning representative with owners, commissioning agents, and general contractors.
Support the strategic growth of Royal’s Mission Critical and Advanced Manufacturing markets.
Partner with Preconstruction, Operations, and Business Development during pursuits.
Review contracts, drawings, and specifications to define commissioning scope, risks, and deliverables.
Develop commissioning narratives, staffing plans, schedules, and budgets.
Influence design and construction sequencing to enable safe and efficient energization.
Partner with Preconstruction and Operations during pursuits and project startup.
Review drawings, specifications, and contracts to identify quality risks and inspection requirements.
Develop project-specific QA/QC plans, inspection checklists, and hold points.
Influence means and methods to ensure constructability and quality compliance.
Oversee commissioning of complex electrical systems including:
Medium and low voltage distribution
Switchgear, UPS, generators, PDUs, and RPPs
Grounding, protection, and control systems
Integrated systems testing (IST)
Lead energization planning, sequencing, and execution with a focus on safety and reliability.
Coordinate commissioning activities across electrical, mechanical, and controls disciplines.
Resolve technical challenges quickly while maintaining schedule and quality.
Ensure commissioning activities align with Royal’s safety-first culture and QA/QC standards.
Enforce compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NETA, and client-specific requirements.
Identify and mitigate commissioning-related risks that impact safety, schedule, or cost.
Oversee commissioning documentation, deficiency tracking, and closeout deliverables.
Ensure systems are turned over clean, complete, and ready for operation.
Support owner training, O&M documentation, and final acceptance.
Leave clients confident in the reliability and operability of their facilities.
Build, mentor, and lead Royal’s commissioning managers, engineers, and field specialists.
Develop standardized training, inspection tools, and career pathways.
Foster a culture where quality is owned by the field and enabled by QA/QC.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)
Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k).
$50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays)
Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly – work related), & Transit
Pharmacy discounts
Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)
Opportunity for tuition reimbursement
Wellness Resources
Free telehealth
Health Joy App
Free peer coach support - (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation)
CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team
Employee Assistance Support
Hearing Aid discount plan
Laser VisionCare discount plan
Learning & Development
Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely
Professional & Leadership Development Training
Skill Development Training
Mentorship Program
On-The-Job & Classroom Training
Employee Referral Program: We value referrals from our employees! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please refer them through our company’s referral program. Successful referrals can earn you an incentive!