Mission Critical - Electrical Lead
About The Position
At EEI, we believe in doing things the right way, with excellence, integrity, and genuine care for our people. As an employee-owned company, our People First culture is rooted in trust, accountability, and shared success. As an Electrical Lead for EEI's Mission Critical team, you will lead electrical commissioning execution for data centers and other high-reliability facilities. You will work with project leadership, clients, contractors, vendors, and internal technical teams to help ensure electrical systems are installed, tested, documented, and operating in alignment with project requirements and client expectations. In this role, you will provide discipline-level technical leadership, guide complex field execution, drive issue resolution, and support team development across assigned projects. This position is ideal for an experienced electrical commissioning leader who enjoys leading people and projects, solving complex technical challenges, and building trusted client relationships in mission-critical environments.
Requirements
- Senior-level experience in electrical systems, commissioning, facilities operations, engineering, construction, maintenance, or a related technical field.
- Advanced knowledge of power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, controls, and related electrical equipment.
- Ability to lead electrical commissioning execution, guide technical teams, and support complex project coordination.
- Advanced understanding of MEP systems, controls, and integrated building operations.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, commissioning plans, trend data, and technical documentation.
- Strong technical troubleshooting, quality assurance, leadership, communication, documentation, and client-facing skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and commissioning documentation tools or project software.
- Currently authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent foundational experience through a trade program, military service, or field commissioning experience will be considered.
- Experience leading commissioning teams or complex commissioning efforts in mission-critical facilities, data centers, healthcare facilities, or other high-reliability environments.
- Experience supporting project planning, resource coordination, client communication, issue escalation, and commissioning closeout across multiple projects or teams.
- Professional certifications or ongoing development related to commissioning, building performance, project leadership, people leadership, or electrical systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical commissioning execution for systems supporting mission-critical facilities and data centers.
- Oversee field execution, functional performance testing, integrated testing support, and closeout activities across assigned scopes or projects.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex electrical system issues and drive practical resolution with project stakeholders.
- Align commissioning activities with project scope, schedule, client expectations, and EEI quality standards.
- Communicate project status, technical findings, risks, recommendations, and follow-up needs with clients and project teams.
- Provide technical leadership, coaching, and prioritization support for Electrical Support, Electrical Specialists, and Sr. Electrical Specialists.
- Help strengthen safe, consistent, and high-quality commissioning practices across the electrical discipline.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% employer funded
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- Company-paid LTD, STD, and basic life insurance
- Voluntary life, accident coverage, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Profit-sharing + discretionary performance bonuses
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match; 100% immediate vesting
- Vacation + sick time
- Eight (8) paid + one (1) floating holiday
- Parental Leave
- Milestone Travel Award (Every 5 Years)
- Remote first company
- Paid certifications, seminars, and conferences
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
