Electrical Specialist - Modernization
About The Position
EEI is hiring Electrical Specialists for its Modernization team. The role independently performs field commissioning, testing, and verification of electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, wiring, and controls. The specialist works with technical professionals and project stakeholders to help ensure critical facility systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. The position is suited to someone with an engineering degree or strong field commissioning experience in mission-critical or data center environments who is detail-oriented, accountable, and able to work independently in the field. The position involves office and field-based work, with travel of up to 75%, varying by project and individual location. Site visits may involve mission-critical facilities, data centers, active construction sites, mechanical rooms, uneven ground, and varying weather conditions. The role is primarily an individual contributor and reports to the Electrical Lead or an assigned project technical lead. EEI is an employee-owned facility and energy consulting company. Its services include building commissioning and performance, facility assessments, master planning, energy audits, and technical program management, including work serving healthcare, data center, and mission-critical facilities.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in electrical systems, facilities operations, commissioning, construction, engineering, maintenance, building operations, military electrical work, or a related technical environment.
- Working knowledge of power distribution systems, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, controls, and related electrical equipment used in mission-critical or high-reliability facilities.
- Understanding of MEP systems, controls, and integrated building operations.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, submittals, technical documentation, and system information.
- Ability to independently execute assigned technical activities while collaborating effectively with project teams.
- Strong organizational, troubleshooting, communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and commissioning documentation tools or project software.
- Strong commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality.
- Currently authorized to work full-time in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
- Experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, healthcare facilities, building automation systems, controls integration, or high-reliability environments.
- Hands-on experience supporting functional performance testing, equipment startup, issue tracking, commissioning documentation, or project closeout activities.
- Relevant certification or active interest in professional development related to commissioning, building performance, or mission-critical operations.
- PE, LEED, CxA, PMP, or equivalent certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead assigned commissioning testing and verification activities for electrical systems supporting mission-critical facilities and data centers.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems under full-load, no-load, and failure conditions, coordinating with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders through issue resolution.
- Produce commissioning documentation in accordance with project requirements and client deliverables.
- Verify installations against design specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements to confirm readiness for safe and reliable operation.
- Serve as the on-site technical point of contact and communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations to clients, contractors, and internal project teams.
- Contribute to safe, reliable, and high-quality project execution in a fast-paced mission-critical environment.
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 and discretionary performance bonuses
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
- Vacation and sick time
- Eight paid holidays and two floating holidays
- Parental Leave
- Milestone Travel Award every five 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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
