Electrical CxA Agent Data Centers

Pkaza•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Electrical Commissioning Agent supports data center construction projects by coordinating engineering and construction teams and driving the commissioning process. The role manages project quality, with an emphasis on installation and commissioning of critical infrastructure in accordance with company policies and procedures. Responsibilities include coordinating the commissioning schedule with the master schedule and reporting site status to senior leadership and clients. The agent supports commissioning of mission-critical facilities for enterprise, colocation, and hyperscale clients, and helps develop and implement mission-critical operations and maintenance initiatives based on company best practices. The position requires leading and managing commissioning activities, coordinating with contractors and vendors to obtain documentation, scheduling technicians, and coordinating startup and testing of complex electrical and mechanical equipment and systems. The agent manages Levels 1–3 commissioning and oversees third-party commissioning firms for work above Level 3. The role involves substantial regional travel to data center sites throughout the Southeast, with one-week travel intervals and home every weekend. Relocation is available.

Requirements

4–10+ years of experience with electrical power systems.
Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical engineering, or relevant experience; military experience is a plus.
3–5 years of experience in quality assurance/quality control, commissioning, MEP coordination, or a related area.
Previous data center or mission-critical experience.
Electrical equipment testing experience in a critical-facilities or facility environment.
Previous experience conducting Level 1–5 commissioning.
Basic knowledge of systems design for various projects.
Solid understanding of critical electrical power systems or mechanical/HVAC equipment in a data center environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, and Teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and client interaction; good presentation skills.
Strong analytical, planning, and problem-resolution skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage projects.
Strong customer-service skills.
Willingness to undertake substantial regional travel in one-week intervals and return home every weekend.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) credential.
Experience commissioning enterprise data centers, colocation facilities, and hyperscale facilities.
Data center project experience on projects of 5 MW or larger.
Experience working in complex facilities or mission-critical projects in an architecture/engineering (A/E) role.
Commissioning professional certification such as BCxP, CxA, or CCP.
NETA or NICET certification.
Journeyman or master’s license in MEP.
Previous experience working for a general contractor or third-party commissioning firm.
Military or military-veteran experience, including relevant power-generation, electrical, mechanical, or facilities roles.
Experience with BIM 360/ACC, CxAlloy, or end-user ACMS.

Responsibilities

Travel to data center sites throughout the Southeast and conduct periodic site walk-throughs to confirm company procedures and standards are followed.
Manage and perform Level 1–3 commissioning procedures in accordance with established practices and procedures.
Oversee third-party commissioning firms performing work above Level 3.
Report commissioning and operational process status to senior management and clients.
Manage site acceptance and facility commissioning to ensure the site meets company standards.
Establish performance benchmarks, analyze facility operations and maintenance, and prepare reports.
Participate in daily commissioning activity meetings, including equipment pre-startup and startup procedures and development of SOPs and MOPs.
Prepare commissioning test procedures and reports; maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and other project-tracking tools.
Write reports with recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, deficiencies, and equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other commissioning documentation.
Conduct integrated systems testing and load-bank testing, and compile test procedure results.
Develop and administer functional tests for electrical distribution systems, UPS systems, standby generators, and other systems.
Prepare commissioning plans and support system assembly.
Follow company quality-control processes and procedures; help lead and manage external resources.
Schedule and direct periodic commissioning meetings and attend construction and coordination meetings as required.
Coordinate projects with business leaders and help manage capacity and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability, and efficiency.
Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors, owners’ agents, project contractors, and testing technicians.
Execute project assignments and coordinate with engineering, design, and other company teams.
Verify test report results and assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment.
Use power quality analyzers, power disturbance analyzers, data loggers, and related system-testing equipment in field work.
Analyze and report on critical-facility operations and maintenance programs.
Coordinate with design and construction teams; assess, recommend, and implement industry best practices in critical-environment programs.
Develop process documentation and training materials.