Electrical Commissioning Engineer

LotusWorks•Maiden, NC

2h•Onsite

About The Position

LotusWorks is an engineering services provider that manages commissioning, construction services, calibration, operations, and maintenance work in global manufacturing facilities. The company operates across EMEA and North America, serving manufacturers in the semiconductor, pharmaceutical and biologics, medical device, and data center sectors. LotusWorks describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive and follows a people-first approach. The Electrical Commissioning Engineer will join the LotusWorks team at a client’s data center site in a state-of-the-art global facility in Maiden, North Carolina. The role is accountable for commissioning electrical systems including medium-voltage switchgear, substations, emergency power systems, UPS systems, low-voltage distribution, emergency lighting, grounding systems, and power monitoring, as well as implementing breaker settings in accordance with the project site coordination study.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of electrical commissioning experience in data center, mission-critical, or industrial environments.
Knowledge of Data Center Commissioning Levels 1–5.
Excellent knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical systems in mission-critical facilities, NFPA 70E, and OSHA guidelines for safe construction practices.
Experience commissioning high-, medium-, and low-voltage power distribution; substations and switchgear; transformers; bus duct and grounding installations; power monitoring systems; and emergency power systems.
Ability to work proactively as a team member in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in mobile technology and commissioning software applications.
Ability to collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, trade partners, and field personnel.
Experience organizing technical documentation neatly and accurately.
Ability to work closely with trade and craft personnel in a field environment while maintaining patience, professionalism, and a cooperative attitude under pressure.
Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and coordinate multiple work activities simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Time-served electrical journeyman or foreman, or a diploma or degree in electrical engineering, plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Data center experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in and support commissioning activities across Commissioning Levels 1–5 of the project scope.
Support development and execution of commissioning schedules aligned with project milestones and the critical path.
Attend and participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
Review specialist vendor installations, testing procedures, and integration with site power systems.
Report quality and testing issues accurately and clearly.
Prepare commissioning documentation and daily progress reports for the Commissioning Project Manager.
Coordinate testing activities with the site commissioning team.
Conduct electrical system walk-downs and verify installations against drawings, P&IDs, specifications, submittals, applicable codes, and project requirements.
Document deficiencies and support punch-list generation and corrective actions.
Prepare and execute startup checks, ensuring startup documentation is completed and signed off.
Participate in Functional Performance Testing (FPT) to verify electrical system operation and integration against design intent.
Verify electrical equipment is installed correctly, complies with design documents and owner quality standards, and operates according to its intended sequence.
Review thermal infrared (IR) scan reports.
Attend construction and commissioning meetings as required.
Perform other duties assigned in the role.