Senior Electrical Commissioning Agent

HDR • Arlington, VA

66d

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of industry experience dealing with mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines
• Must be willing to travel to site-based locations as reasonably based on HDR needs
• Must be an experienced engineer, either a licensed PE or a field technician with excellent understanding of MEP systems, HVAC controls, the T&B process, etc
• Must have good computer skills and effective typing skills
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be familiar with the organization of design documents, the preparation of the multidiscipline designs, and the delivery of the design & construction services
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems engineering, operations fundamentals, contracting, and general business operations
• Understanding of project accounting and financial management tools
• Ability to prioritize and organize work; ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

• CIT Level 1
• NFPA70E
• OSHA 10/30
• NETA
• LEED Accredited
• 3 years of Electrical Commissioning experience in the Mission Critical Data Center industry
• Experience with Functional Performance testing (FPT) along with Integrated System testing (IST)
• Experience with equipment such as Medium Voltage transformers, Vista switchgear, Medium Voltage Switchboards, Generators, Low Voltage Switchboards, Uninterruptable Power Systems (UPS), Power Distribution Units (PDU), Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Static Transfer Switches (STS), Low Voltage transformers, Panelboards, Lighting control systems
• Experience in leading daily commissioning meetings onsite
• Experience updating the Project Manager of progress, projections, and hurdles
• Experience training junior personnel during Functional Performance training, Integrated System training, and final report development
• Experience in developing scripts, project schedules, and deliverables such as Commissioning Plans
• Participating in kickoff meetings with clientele and HDR staff to discuss scheduling, milestones, deliverables, and execution
• Must have experience in writing executive summaries and final reports for delivery within the contractual deadline
• Preference given to local candidates
• Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Be the main contact between the client and HDR and direct and manage all Commissioning activities on the project
• Adhere to budgeted man-hours and execute commissioning services
• Coordinate with the client and contractors in scheduling the commissioning activities: develop pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, training plans, O&M, record document shop drawing reviews
• Support the TMT and Data Commissioning Team with focus on Electrical Commissioning efforts
• Utilize all Commissioning experience within leadership
• Exercise HDR policies, procedures, and guidelines while performing job duties and responsibilities
• Perform tasks with the necessary instrumentation and documentation needed
• Up to 65% (domestic) travel may be required
• Perform other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees